Nolin River Lake is a lake of about 5,800 acres on the Nolin River in Edmonson, Grayson and Hart counties, right next to Mammoth Cave National Park.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Nolin River Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Wooded bluffs, quiet coves and Nolin Lake State Park make it an easy add-on to a Mammoth Cave trip, about 20 minutes from Leitchfield and Brownsville.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Nolin River Lake
Your rentals are waiting for you at Nolin River Lake, so there's no truck, no trailer and no towing to worry about.
- MasterCraft boat rentals – roomy premium boats with surf boards, wakeboards and tubes, so the whole group can ride at Nolin River Lake.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – rent one or a pair, including 3-seat models that can tow a tube or skier.
- Captained charters – sit back and enjoy Nolin River Lake while our captain drives, or learn to wakesurf with one-on-one coaching.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Nolin River Lake into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Nolin River Lake at a glance
| Location | Near Leitchfield and Brownsville |
|---|---|
| Size | About 5,800 acres |
| River | Nolin River |
| Dam | Nolin River Dam, 1963 |
| Park | Nolin Lake State Park |
| Nearby | Mammoth Cave National Park |
Best things to do on Nolin River Lake
- Wakesurfing – quiet coves on calm mornings.
- Water skiing and tubing – open water on the main lake.
- Jet skiing – wooded bluffs and coves.
- Fishing – largemouth, crappie and white bass.
Where to launch at Nolin River Lake
- Nolin Lake State Park – state park with a ramp and beach.
- Moutardier – marina and recreation area on the lake.
Summer weekends are busy, so start early. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Nolin River Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Kentucky requires an observer 12 or older or a wide-angle mirror when towing, and towing is only allowed from sunrise to sunset.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Kentucky.
Kentucky boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 12 must wear one whenever they're on the open deck of a moving boat, and everyone on a jet ski must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer 12 or older besides the driver or a wide-angle rear-view mirror, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing is only allowed from sunrise to sunset, and not within 100 feet of a dock, harbor or swimming area or within 2,000 feet of a dam or lock.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Keep to no-wake speed in posted no-wake zones, marinas and near docks and swimmers.
Map of Nolin River Lake
Nolin River Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Nolin River Lake?
Premium MasterCraft surf and ski boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, tubes, lily pads and paddle boards, and captained boat tours with lessons.
Do I have to tow the boat to Nolin River Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Nolin River Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Nolin River Lake?
In central Kentucky next to Mammoth Cave National Park, near Leitchfield and Brownsville.
Can you jet ski on Nolin River Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Nolin River Lake.
How big is Nolin River Lake?
About 5,800 acres in summer.
How close is Nolin River Lake to Mammoth Cave?
The lake borders Mammoth Cave National Park, so it's easy to do both in one trip.