Moutardier
Nolin River Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Leitchfield, KY, KY
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$50 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (484 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. We have flush toilets and shower houses.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/moutardier to be notified when sites open up.
Moutardier sits on Nolin River Lake's shores and is known as one of Kentucky's top fishing destinations for catfish, bass, crappie, and walleye. Google reviewers consistently praise the cleanliness, waterfront sites, and recreational activities like swimming, fishing, and hiking, with a 4.5/5 rating from 329 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area. Also groundhogs, eastern box turtles, and gray ratsnakes.
Insider tips for Moutardier: Book early - this is a federal campground that fills up very fast Request a waterfront site like A28 for views and water access Bring your own hookup capability - most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs
Skip Moutardier if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You prefer spacious camping - reviewers note sites are very close together. You visit outside May-October - seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Moutardier: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Moutardier Day Use (Leitchfield, KY), Tailwater Day Use (Nolin River Lake) (Bee Spring, KY), Dog Creek Day Use (Ky) (Cub Run , KY), Wax (Clarkson, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Moutardier
Cell signal at Moutardier (Leitchfield, KY): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. We have flush toilets and shower houses.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground that fills up very fast
Request a waterfront site like A28 for views and water access
Bring your own hookup capability - most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Bowling Green, KY Follow US 31W North from Bowling Green for approximately 14 miles then turn left onto KY 101. In appriximately 6 miles, Hwy 101 becomes Hwy 259 North. Follow Hwy259 North for 16 miles before turning right on KY 2067. Drive approximately 2 miles and you'll see signs for the Moutardier Campground on the right. Total driving distance from Bowling Green is about 37 miles; driving time is around 55 minutes. From Louisville, KY Take I-65 south from Louisville for approximately 4
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Nolin River Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Nolin River Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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