Holmes Bend
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Holmes Bend Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 102 |
| Standard, no hookups | 23 |
| Host/management | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 99 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
125 sites in 5 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | A | Standard | Back-in | 58 | Gravel | Partial | No | 6 / 4 | Yes | ||
| 002 | A | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 6 / 4 | Yes | ||
| 003 | A | Standard | Back-in | 69 | Gravel | Partial | No | 6 / 4 | Yes | ||
| 004 | A | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 6 / 4 | Yes | ||
| 005 | A | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | No | 6 / 4 | Yes | |||
| 006 | A | Standard | Back-in | 76 | Gravel | Partial | No | 6 / 4 | Yes | ||
| 007 | A | Standard | Back-in | 42 | Gravel | Partial | No | 6 / 4 | Yes | ||
| 008 | A | Standard | Back-in | 37 | Gravel | No | 6 / 4 | Yes | |||
| 009 | A | Standard | Back-in | 62 | Gravel | None | No | 6 / 4 | Yes | ||
| 010 | A | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 6 / 4 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:30 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 99 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Sites 027, 035, 043, 044 and 3 more are listed accessible |
Holmes Bend Campground offers 125 campsites, 40 of which have electric hookups only and 62 of which have water and electric hookups. Amenities like flush toilets, showers, fire rings and drinking water provide a comfortable camping experience. A playground and an interpretive trail offer additional recreation opportunities within the campground. Several miles of multi-use trails to include horseback riding are all located just down the road from the campground. A swimming beach, reservable picnic shelter, parking areas, additional playground, restroom facilities, boat ramp, courtesy dock, fishing pier all managed by the marina, as well as marina owned rental cabins are all located within 1 mile of the campground.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Columbia, KY, take Cumberland Parkway to exit 49 and merge onto Highway 55 north. Continue for 1.5 miles, then turn right on Highway 551. After a mile turn left on Holmes Bend Road and follow directional signs to the campground.
| Nearest town | Columbia, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.2139° N, 85.2667° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Customers who change their dates outside the original reservation date (i.e. different week or month) will incur a $10 change fee. No-shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Wake Cumberland Watersports SeaDek/Canvas & Upholstery ↗ | 37.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 38.7 mi |
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Natural features
Green River Lake area encompasses a total of some 32,000 acres in the central portion of Kentucky, creating countless recreational activities for visitors on the water and on land.
Recreation
With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an ideal place for boating. With ten boat ramps located around the shoreline, guests have plenty of room for fishing, jet skiing, wake boarding and more. Three full-service marinas are also located around the lake. Fishing is a popular activity at Green River Lake: Walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, muskie and bluegill are all found in abundance. Hunters enjoy the surrounding land, with various habitats supporting deer, turkey, rabbit, quail, squirrel, dove and waterfowl. There are also miles of trails that wind around the lake and along the shore, affording some of the most scenic views in the region.
Nearby
The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located only a short 10 miles northwest from Holmes Bend. Several historical attractions and National Parks are located within an hour of Green River Lake, including the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and Mammoth Cave National Park.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Holmes Bend?
Sites at Holmes Bend are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Holmes Bend?
Check-in 5:00 PM, checkout 4:30 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Holmes Bend have?
126 sites, including 102 standard sites with power and 23 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Holmes Bend?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Holmes Bend have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Holmes Bend?
Amenities like flush toilets, showers, fire rings and drinking water provide a comfortable camping experience.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Holmes Bend?
Yes, pets are allowed at Holmes Bend. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Holmes Bend?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Holmes Bend?
Sites 027, 035, 043, and 044 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 7 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Holmes Bend?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Holmes Bend?
With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an ideal place for boating. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Holmes Bend?
Columbia, Kentucky. The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located only a short 10 miles northwest from Holmes Bend.
Source: Getting there