Openings · last 7 days
57
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 57 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233488
When Dog Creek (KY) reopens
Dog Creek (KY)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
124
Openings · last 90 days
134
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 134 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 03:00 and 04:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 44 of 134 detected openings (32.8%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2–26.8 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| A018 | 12 | 9.0% |
| B018 | 8 | 6.0% |
| A023 | 7 | 5.2% |
| C011 | 7 | 5.2% |
| A003 | 6 | 4.5% |
Site A018 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 12. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026 · of 68 monitored sites
Of the 2,044 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026): 1,014 open for online reservation · 1,026 reserved · 4 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
50.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,014 of 2,044 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 25, 2026Not open online50.4%
Open site-nights1,014 / 2,044
Reserved (of online inventory)1,026 / 2,040
Weekday openings645
Weekend openings369
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 645 fall on weekdays and 369 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 527 of 884 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 68 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| A027 | 30 |
| C001 | 30 |
| C002 | 30 |
| C007 | 30 |
| C008 | 29 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,014 open site-nights across 68 sites at Dog Creek (KY), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 152 2-night, 127 3-night, 35 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site A027.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 3,480 ft. 68 sites take 25 ft, 66 sites take 35 ft, 66 sites take 40 ft.
Showing 60 of 68 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A027 | 73 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| C001 | 90 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| C002 | 77 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| C007 | 58 ft | None | 30 | 30 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +18 more |
| C008 | 52 ft | None | 29 | 29 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +17 more |
| A026 | 58 ft | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| B003 | 43 ft | Yes | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| B026 | 97 ft | None | 28 | 28 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +16 more |
| C006 | 54 ft | None | 28 | 14 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +16 more |
| B028 | 85 ft | None | 27 | 20 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +15 more |
| C004 | 75 ft | Yes | 26 | 17 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +14 more |
| B002 | 61 ft | Yes | 25 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +13 more |
| C009 | 54 ft | None | 25 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +13 more |
| A023 | 65 ft | Yes | 21 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +9 more |
| A005 | 72 ft | Yes | 20 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +8 more |
| A010 | 71 ft | Yes | 18 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5 +6 more |
| A017 | 61 ft | Yes | 18 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +6 more |
| B001 | 52 ft | Yes | 18 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +6 more |
| B004 | 80 ft | Yes | 18 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +6 more |
| B008 | 51 ft | Yes | 18 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +6 more |
| C012 | 45 ft | None | 18 | 5 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +6 more |
| A008 | 60 ft | Yes | 17 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +5 more |
| B006 | 57 ft | Yes | 17 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +5 more |
| B012 | 43 ft | Yes | 17 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +5 more |
| C011 | 70 ft | None | 17 | 7 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12 +5 more |
| B013 | 84 ft | Yes | 16 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +4 more |
| B029 | 60 ft | Yes | 16 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 11 +4 more |
| B030 | 70 ft | Yes | 16 | 8 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +4 more |
| B005 | 65 ft | Yes | 15 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +3 more |
| B010 | 57 ft | Yes | 15 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +3 more |
| C005 | 56 ft | None | 15 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +3 more |
| A018 | 96 ft | Yes | 14 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +2 more |
| A020 | 60 ft | Yes | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12 +2 more |
| B014 | 3,480 ft | Yes | 14 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6 +2 more |
| B015 | 57 ft | Yes | 14 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +2 more |
| A002 | 78 ft | Yes | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +1 more |
| A004 | 84 ft | Yes | 13 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +1 more |
| A019 | 78 ft | Yes | 13 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +1 more |
| B007 | 59 ft | Yes | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +1 more |
| B009 | 61 ft | Yes | 13 | 13 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +1 more |
| B011 | 62 ft | Yes | 13 | 6 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +1 more |
| B024 | 32 ft | None | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 9, Oct 10 +1 more |
| B031 | 72 ft | Yes | 13 | 6 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +1 more |
| C003 | 34 ft | None | 13 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 4 +1 more |
| A001 | 48 ft | Yes | 11 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 |
| B016 | 67 ft | Yes | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 25, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 |
| B021 | 80 ft | Yes | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 10 |
| A003 | 59 ft | Yes | 10 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 13, Oct 14 |
| A012 | 82 ft | Yes | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 24, Oct 2, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 13, Oct 14 |
| A014 | 46 ft | Yes | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 12 |
| A016 | 57 ft | Yes | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 11, Oct 12 |
| A025 | 78 ft | Yes | 10 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 |
| B019 | 105 ft | Yes | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| C010 | 45 ft | None | 10 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| A007 | 72 ft | Yes | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 11 |
| A015 | 80 ft | Yes | 7 | 2 nights | Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 17 |
| B020 | 58 ft | Yes | 7 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 27, Oct 6, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 |
| A006 | 81 ft | Yes | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 30, Oct 8, Oct 15 |
| A022 | 88 ft | Yes | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| B018 | 50 ft | Yes | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 20, Sep 27, Oct 8, Oct 9, Oct 13, Oct 14 |
About Dog Creek (KY)
Overview
Dog Creek 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. Click here to take a tour of our lake.
Recreation
Known for its unique blue/green water, Nolin Lake is one of the top lakes in Kentucky for catfish, bass, crappie and walleye fishing.
Visitors can enjoy scenic canoe and boat trips along the river, part of which is located within Mammoth Cave National Park. Boat ramps are provided around the lake for campers' convenience.
The Moutardier, Ponderosa and Wax Marinas are located around the lake and offer pontoon and john boat rentals, as well as boat slips and groceries, bait, gas and more.
Several hiking trails also wind along the shoreline and into the surrounding forest. Shady Creek Trail, located in the Moutardier Recreation Area, is known for its array of wildflowers and greenery.
Facilities
Dog Creek Campground offers 70 reservable campsites, complete with modern amenities like electric hookups and flush toilets. Campsites are located along the shoreline, allowing easy access to the lake and beaches for visitors.
Natural Features
Nolin Dam creates a 5,795-acre lake that draws more than two million visitors each year to enjoy water sports and camping in the surrounding expanse of rolling forest.
Nearby Attractions
Mammoth Cave National Park is located a short drive or ferry ride away from the campground, and several golf courses and riding stables are located around the lake.
68 monitored sitesRVs up to 3480 ft52 with hookups37 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
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 Hwy 259 North for 11 miles before turning right on KY 728. Follow Hwy 728 for 8 miles before turning left on Union Light Road. Stay on Union Light Road for about 5 miles. Turn Left into the Dog Creek Campground. Total driving distance from Bowling Green is about 43 miles; driving time is around 1 hour, 15 minutes. From Louisville, KY Follow I-65 south to exit 76 and turn west onto Highway 224. Follow Hwy 224 for approximately 10 miles, then turn left onto Highway 479. In approximately 8 miles, turn left on Hwy 88. In about 2 miles turn right on KY 2015/Union Light Road. The campground is on the right about 1 mile down Union Light Road. Total driving distance is about 81 miles; driving time is about 1 hour, 45 minutes. From Nashville, TN Take I65 North for approximately 66 miles. Merge onto KY 446 exit 28. Merge right onto Hwy 31W North. Follow 31W North for approximately 10 miles, then turn left onto KY 101. In appriximately 6 miles, Hwy 101 becomes Hwy 259 North. Follow Hwy 259 North for 11 miles before turning right on KY 728. Follow Hwy 728 for 8 miles before turning left on Union Light Road. Stay on Union Light Road for about 5 miles. Turn Left into the Dog Creek Campground. Total driving distance from Nashville is about 107 miles; driving time is around 2 hour, 15 minutes.
890 Dog Creek Road, Cub Run, KY 42729270-524-5454
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Dog Creek (KY)?
Reservations for Dog Creek (KY) are made through Recreation.gov. 1,014 of 2,044 tracked site-nights are currently open (49.6%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 134 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
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How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Dog Creek (KY)?
Campsite Sniper detected 57 site-date openings at Dog Creek (KY) in the last 7 days, 124 over 30 days and 134 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Dog Creek (KY)?
127 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site A027. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Dog Creek (KY) fit a 35-foot RV?
66 of the 68 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 3,480 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Dog Creek (KY)?
September 2026, with 527 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 884.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Dog Creek (KY)?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 10 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2-26.8 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Dog Creek (KY)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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