Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky
Moutardier
Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky, United States
- Sites
- 167
- Hookups
- 106 electric, 108 with water, 58 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to October 17
- Cost
- No refunds for recreation use fees may be made at the project.
- Max RV length
- 100 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 673 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Nolin River Lake
- Nearest town
- Leitchfield
- Address
- 1343 Moutardier Road, Leitchfield, KY, 42754
- Phone
- 270-286-4230
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Jet Skiing, Kayaking, Picnicking, Water Activities
167 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Moutardier 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.
Recreation
Known for its unique blue/green water, Nolin Lake is one of the top lakes in Kentucky for catfish, bass, crappie and walleye fishing.
Visitors can enjoy scenic canoe and boat trips along the river, part of which is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. Boat ramps are provided around the lake for campers' convenience.
The Moutardier, Ponderosa and Wax Marinas are located around the lake and offer pontoon and john boat rentals, as well as boat slips and groceries, bait, gas and more.
Several hiking trails also wind along the shoreline and into the surrounding forest. Shady Creek Trail, located within the recreation area, is known for its array of wildflowers and greenery.
Facilities
Moutardier Campground offers 167 campsites, complete with modern amenities like electric and water hookups. We have flush toilets and shower houses. Campsites are located along the shoreline allowing easy access to the lake for visitors.
Natural Features
Nolin Dam creates a 5,795-acre lake that draws more than two million visitors each year to enjoy water sports and camping in the surrounding expanse of rolling forest.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (270) 286-4511.
Nearby Attractions
Mammoth Cave National Park is located a short drive or ferry ride away from the campground, and several golf courses and riding stables are located around the lake.
Charges & Cancellations
* Once your reservation has been created, there will be a $10.00 fee to cancel and a $10.00 fee to change your sites or dates.
* Cancellations made the day before, or up to the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first nights use fee.
* No-Shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee.
* If your reservation is for 1 night, and you have been charged the first nights use fee, there is no $10.00 service fee.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41° | 27° | 0° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 32° | 7° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 58° | 41° | 20° | 81° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 49° | 32° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 78° | 62° | 42° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 68° | 53° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 71° | 64° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 71° | 62° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 84° | 66° | 53° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 50° | 36° | 85° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 41° | 19° | 76° | 4 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 33° | 13° | 67° | 9 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Nolin Lake State Park · Kentucky State Parks · 2 mi · 65 sites
- Dog Creek (Ky) · Army Corps of Engineers · 6 mi · 70 sites
- WAX · Army Corps of Engineers · 6 mi · 110 sites
- Maple Springs · National Park Service · 9 mi · 7 sites
- Mammoth Cave Campground · National Park Service · 12 mi · 111 sites
All public campgrounds in Kentucky · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-04-29. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.