Dog Creek (ky)

Overview

Dog Creek Campground sits on the shores of Nolin River Lake in the rolling landscape of southern Kentucky. The large lake and surrounding greenery create a recreational oasis for outdoor enthusiasts. Click here to take a tour of our lake.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

RV

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

270-524-5454

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Dog Creek (ky), shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Take a Ridge-top Walk to Sunset PointHike · 30-60 Minutes · 9.4 mi from camp

  Visitors to Mammoth Cave National Park Marvel over the Green River Valley while visiting the popular overlook, Sunset Point. National Park Service

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• Explore Wildflowers at Cedar SinkHike · 45-60 Minutes · 11.6 mi from camp

  Stunning rock faces, cave springs, and geological panoramas, you will experience a wide array of seasonal wildflowers and biodiversity. National Park Service

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• Big Hollow TrailheadTrailhead · 7.4 mi from campShow on map
• Green River Bluffs TrailHike · 1.4 mi long · 8.8 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States National Park Service.

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• Dixon Cave TrailHike · 0.4 mi long · 9.1 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States National Park Service.

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• River Styx Spring TrailHike · 0.6 mi long · 9.2 mi from camp

  A trail maintained by United States National Park Service.

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Mountain biking

• Ride the Big Hollow TrailBike ride · 8.0 mi from camp

  Explore the north side of the park on your mountain bike on the only mountain bike trail in the park. National Park Service

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• Mammoth Cave Railroad Bike and Hike TrailBike ride · 9.4 mi from camp

  Originally opened in 1886 the Mammoth Cave Railroad brought early tourists to Mammoth Cave and other neighboring caves in the area. National Park Service

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Rivers and rafting

• Nolin River Dam to Houchin FerryPaddling and rafting · 4-6 Hours · 7.4 mi from camp

  This trip starts at the Tailwater Recreation Area below the Nolin River Dam north of the park. National Park Service

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• Dennison Ferry to Green River FerryPaddling and rafting · 150-240 Minutes · 8.4 mi from camp

  This popular river trip takes paddlers from the Dennison Ferry Day Use Area to the Green River Ferry. National Park Service

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• Green River Ferry to Houchin FerryPaddling and rafting · 4-6 Hours · 9.8 mi from camp

  This longer section of the Green River is less traveled then the popular Dennison Ferry to Green River Ferry trip. National Park Service

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Scenic sights

• Great Onyx CaveCave · 7.6 mi from camp

  Great Onyx Cave is a cave located in Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky, United States. Wikipedia

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• Dixon CaveViewpoint · 9.2 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Dixon Cave Trail.

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• Sunset PointViewpoint · 9.3 mi from camp

  A viewpoint along Heritage Trail.

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• Indian HillPeak · 745 ft · 10.5 mi from campShow on map
• Peter Cave HillPeak · 873 ft · 12.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: National Park Service and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

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Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.