Wax
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About Wax
Wax is a national park campground at Nolin River Lake in Grayson County, Kentucky. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Wax is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 120 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 366 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Nolin River Lake include Wax Day Use, Dog Creek (ky), Dog Creek Day Use (KY), Moutardier Day Use and Moutardier.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 342 · 2024: 478 · 2025: 272
Location
Address
Clarkson, Kentucky
Coordinates
37.3417, -86.1292
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 799 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Wax Day Use
Nolin River Lake
Dog Creek (ky)
Nolin River Lake
Dog Creek Day Use (KY)
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Nolin Lake State Park
Moutardier Day Use
Nolin River Lake
Moutardier
Nolin River Lake
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Wax FAQ
How far in advance should I book Wax?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Wax?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Wax. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Wax right now?
Wax is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Wax located?
Wax is located in Nolin River Lake, near Clarkson, Kentucky.
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