We are very accessible from all points of the state:
just 1-1/2 hours from Louisville or Nashville,
and just 15 miles from world famous
Mammoth Cave National Park.    

See Map below.      

Whether You Fly In or Drive In,
We Are Easy to Find!

(Airplane Parking Available)

Please watch for deer.

Old Nolin Iron Furnace

Nolin Furnace (Marker Number: 1396)
County: Edmonson
Location: Information Center at Moutardier Camp Ground, KY 2067
Description: Also called Baker Furnace after its ironmaster, John H. Baker; was built in 1848, a mile north, by Craddock & Co. The top of the stone stack, about 40 ft. high originally, is still visible when water in Nolin Reservoir is low. Using steam power, charcoal fuel, it produced pig iron, kettles, andirons and other articles from local ore.
Last blast in 1850.
Iron Made in Kentucky - A major producer since 1791, Ky. ranked 3rd in US in 1830s, 11th in 1965. Charcoal timber, native ore, limestone supplied material for numerous furnaces making pig iron, utensils, munitions in the Hanging Rock, Red River, Between Rivers, Rolling Fork, Green River Regions. Charcoal-furnace era ended in 1880s with depletion of ore and timber and use of modern methods.

Follow the Rainbow to:

Moutardier Resort and Marina.

MOUTARDIER RECREATION AREA

Crystal clear Nolin Lake is nestled in the south-central portion of Kentucky, at the north end of Mammoth Cave National Park. The deep, clear water affords the boating enthusiast opportunity for unequaled spring, summer and fall enjoyment. Over 30 miles of water with a shoreline of 212 miles gives you the perfect environment to get away from it all. Fishing for crappie, walleye, bass, bluegill, and more, is especially good in the spring and fall. A walking trail through beautiful woodland hills offers another peaceful getaway.

Special Features: Fishing pier, picnic pavilion, children's playground, and courtesy docks at boat ramp.

Camping - If you just want to camp, we are located adjacent
to the beautiful Moutardier Campground, with more than160
scenic campsites … many on the water's edge.

Phone number for the campground only is 1-877-444-6777.              
(Note: Campground is not associated with resort and marina.)

Other Nearby Attractions

Cub Run Cave - Beautiful scenic tour with unique formations in this newly opened cave.

Legacy 18-Hole Golf Course - 20-minute drive.

Golf - Four courses are within easy driving distance.

Mammoth Cave Area offers river cruises, canoeing, cave tours, outlet shopping, Guntown Mountain,
Kentucky Down Under, antique shops, horseback riding and more.

National Corvette Museum -- View your favorite Chevrolet "Vette."

ARRIVING AT MOUTARDIER

     From I-65:

     Take WK Parkway West at Elizabethtown - 30 Miles to Highway 259

     Then South on 259.

     Follow the signs (14 miles) to State Road 2067.    We're at the end!