Moutardier Ramp

Moutardier is a well-developed day-use access point on Nolin River Lake in Leitchfield, Kentucky, offering convenient launch facilities for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. Located at the end of KY 2067 (north of Brownsville on KY 259), the site features a boat ramp, courtesy docks, fishing piers, restrooms, and picnic tables. The facility is adjacent to Moutardier Marina, where you can rent boats, purchase supplies, fuel, and bait. There is no fee for day-use access, though group shelters are available by reservation.

Nolin River Lake is a large, scenic reservoir known for excellent fishing opportunities, particularly for catfish, bass, crappie, and walleye. The lake's distinctive blue/green water and surrounding greenery make it a popular destination, with notably low drowning rates due to well-maintained safety standards. If you're interested in paddling the actual river, the Tailwater Day Use Area below the dam on the Nolin River offers an alternative launch point with its own boat ramp and amenities. Nearby Mammoth Cave National Park provides additional scenic paddling opportunities within the broader region.

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...

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.

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