Wax Campground

Wax campground is managed with Volunteers (located on A26, A34, B38, and entrance site). When you arrive at campground proceed to your reserved site. The reserved tag and vehicle tags will be on your site post marker. Leave the reserved tag (white) on the site post marker and place vehicle tags (yellow) in your vehicles. If you need to modify your reservation (date change, site change, etc..) , log on to your account on www.recreation.gov and make changes to your reservation or call the reservation service at 877-444-6777. For campground management issues call the Nolin Lake office at 270-286-4511.

Yellow vehicle tag camping pass is valid for day use (boat launch) fees at all USACE managed recreation areas. (i.e.. Dog Creek and Moutardier). Pass is no longer valid at Wax Day Use Area as it is now managed by Wax Marina.

Camping is permitted at designated camping areas with not more than six (6) people or the members of one family unit at any one site. A family is considered to be parent(s) and unmarried children living in the same household. Vehicles and personal property are to be placed on the site(s) rented by you, not on adjoining sites. Loaded boat trailers may be parked at nearby parking areas.

Title 36 Rules & Regulations will be enforced.

Checkout time is 4:30 p.m. on the day the permit expires.

Visitor must leave by 9:30 p.m.

Gear, equipment, trash and debris shall be completely removed from the area/campsite upon departure.

Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. The operation or use of any noise-producing devices that unreasonably disturb others at any time is prohibited. The use of properly muffled generators is permitted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10 p.m. Individuals who are boisterus, rowdy, disorderly, or otherwise disturb the peace at any time may be requested to leave the campground and forfeit all camping fees paid.

Vehicles will not be placed on the grass at sites with a defined border. Vehicles must be parked within the railroad timbers or ties surrounding each campsite and not on or over the ties. Empty and loaded boat trailers may be placed on the grass. Tents are allowed to be palced on the grass as long as they are not encroaching on another campsite and are located in the immediate vicinity of the rented campsite.

Fires may be built only in the fireplaces or grills. A responsible person must attend to all fires. Hang lanterns on metal holders provided at campsites. No burning of trash, treated lumber, or wood containing metal is allowed.

Any loaded projectile fire device, ammunition, and explosives of any kind are prohibited in the area except when in the possession of a Government employee, law enforcement officer on official duty, or person who authorized by the written permission of the District Commander. The possession or use of fireworks is prohibited.

Pets shall be kept on a leash not over 6 feet long or under physical control at all times. Pets shall not be left unattended. Pet owners are responsible for the proper removal and disposal of any waste produced by their pets.

The destruction, injury, defacement, removal, or alteration of Government property, vegetation, rocks, or minerals is prohibited. Only the gathering of dead wood on the ground for use in designated recreation areas as firewood is permitted.

Motor vehicles, including mopeds and golf carts, must conform to state licensing laws and their use will be confined to developed roadways by a licensed operator (16 years or older). Constant circling or "joy riding" is not permitted. The speed limit in the campgrounds is 15 M.P.H and all directional arrows must be observed. Motorized or battery-operated toys are not allowed on the roadways or sidewalks. Golf carts must remain on gravel or paved surfaces at all times. Golf carts will not be allowed to drive outside the campgrounds on public roadways.

No bicycles, skateboards, mopeds, or similar equipment are allowed on the sidewalks or steps around showerhouse facilities or other walkways. No bicycles, skateboards, or other similar equipment may be operated after dark.

The possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages in recreation areas is prohibited.

Due to the spread of invasive insects like the Emerald Ash Borer, firewood from outside the area is not permitted at Nolin River Lake campgrounds. Help protect our forests by purchasing or collecting firewood at or near your camping destination and burning it on-site. Click here for more information.