Wax in KY -- Campground & RV Camping

Wax Campground sits along the shoreline of Nolin River Lake amid the rolling, forested hills of southern Kentucky. The facility has 110 reservable sites equipped with electric hookups and flush toilets, positioned to give campers direct access to the water and swimming beaches. Boating and fishing for catfish, bass, crappie, and walleye are central activities, supported by a boat ramp right at the campground. Nearby lake marinas offer boat rentals, slips, and supplies. Hiking trails trace the surrounding woods, and Mammoth Cave National Park is located a short drive or ferry trip away.

Getting there: From Bowling Green, KY Follow US 31W North from Bowling Green for approximately 14 miles then turn left onto KY 101. In approximately 6 miles, Hwy 101 becomes Hwy 259 North. Follow Hwy 259 North for about 22 miles. Stay straight at the intersection of Hwy 259 and Hwy 226; follow Hwy 226 for about 2 miles. Turn right on Hwy 88 and follow it for approximately 7 miles. The Wax campground will be on your right. Total driving distance from Bowling Green is about 51 miles; driving time is around 1 hour, 20 minutes. From Louisville, KY Take I-65 south for approximately 59 miles to exit 76. Follow Hwy 224 for approximately 10 miles before turning left on Hwy 479. In approximately 8 miles turn left on Highway 88. Signs for Wax campground will be less than 1/2 miles down Hwy 88, on your right. Total driving distance is about 78 miles, driving time is about 1 hour, 40 minutes. From Nashville, KY Take I65 North for approximately 66 miles. Merge onto KY 446 via exit 28. Merge right onto Hwy 31W North and follow it for approximately 10 miles, then turn left onto KY 101. In approximately 6 miles, Hwy 101 becomes Hwy 259 North. Follow Hwy 259 North for about 22 miles. Stay straight at the intersection of Hwy 259 and Hwy 226; follow Hwy 226 for about 2 miles. Turn right on Hwy 88 and follow it for approximately 7 miles. The Wax campground will be on the right. Total driving distance from Nashville is about 114 miles; driving time is around 2 hours, 20 minutes.

• Little separation from through roads or other sites here, a 110-site campground with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
• The Nolin River Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
• Estimated night sky: Bortle 4, a rural sky with a glow on the horizon.
• Most sites here have an electric hookup.