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Nolin Lake State Park, Edmonson County, KY

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Nolin Lake State Park

A Kentucky state park centered on a large reservoir lake, sitting beside Mammoth Cave National Park.

Edmonson County, KY

About Nolin Lake State Park

This Kentucky state park in Edmonson County surrounds Nolin Lake, its main feature, which spans several thousand acres of water. The park itself covers a few hundred acres of land. It lies along the northern edge of Mammoth Cave National Park, so visitors can pair a lakeside stay with a trip to the national park.

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    Beech Bend Park

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    Rough River Dam State Resort Park

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