- Nolin Lake State Park
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Nolin Lake State Park Type Kentucky state park Location Edmonson County, Kentucky Coordinates 37°18′17″N 86°12′49″W / 37.30472°N 86.21361°W Area 333 acres (1.35 km2) Created 2001 Operated by Kentucky Department of Parks Status Open year-round Nolin Lake State Park is a park located in Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States. The park encompasses 333 acres (1.35 km2) while Nolin Lake, the park's main feature, covers 5,795 acres (23.45 km2). The park is located on the northern perimeter of Mammoth Cave National Park.[1]
The park contains a small beach, a country store, boat ramp, 32 developed campsites, 20 primitive campsites, and a playground.[2]
On May 25, 1983, Nolin Lake set a record high of 549.9 mean sea level. On Thursday, April 28, 2011, the lake was at 544.8 msl and was projected to rise several more feet. As of Thursday, April 28, 2001, Nolin State Park has been temporarily closed due to flooding. The National Weather Service estimated the lake level could climb as high as 549 by Sunday, May 1.
References
- ^ http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/nl/history/ Retrieved on 2009-12-26
- ^ http://www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/nl/ 2009-12-26
http://www.graysonrecord.com/content/nolin-lake-state-park-closed-due-flooding
Categories:- Kentucky state parks
- Protected areas of Edmonson County, Kentucky
- Protected areas established in 2001
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