Holmes Bend
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Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Holmes Bend Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. Click here for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour. 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. Keep reading
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. Facilities 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. 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. Nearby Attractions 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. Contact Info Between 04/17/2026 and 10/25/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 384-4623 to speak with local staff. From 10/26/2026 to 04/16/2027 this location is unstaffed. Please call (270) 465-4463 for general information. Charges & 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.
The sites · 126
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 001 | standard nonelectric | 58 ft | — | |
| A | 002 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| A | 003 | standard nonelectric | 69 ft | — | |
| A | 004 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| A | 005 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| A | 006 | standard nonelectric | 76 ft | — | |
| A | 007 | standard nonelectric | 42 ft | — | |
| A | 008 | standard nonelectric | 37 ft | — | |
| A | 009 | standard nonelectric | 62 ft | — | |
| A | 010 | standard nonelectric | 60 ft | — | |
| A | 011 | standard nonelectric | 64 ft | — | |
| A | 012 | standard nonelectric | 52 ft | — | |
| A | 013 | standard nonelectric | 41 ft | — | |
| A | 014 | standard nonelectric | 55 ft | — | |
| A | 015 | standard nonelectric | 54 ft | — | |
| A | 016 | standard nonelectric | 54 ft | — | |
| A | 017 | standard nonelectric | 59 ft | — | |
| A | 018 | standard nonelectric | 55 ft | — | |
| A | 019 | standard nonelectric | 49 ft | — | |
| A | 020 | standard nonelectric | 63 ft | — | |
| A | 021 | standard nonelectric | 59 ft | — | |
| A | 022 | standard nonelectric | 66 ft | — | |
| A | 023 | standard nonelectric | 57 ft | — | |
| B | 024 | standard electric | 73 ft | 50 | |
| B | 025 | standard electric | 98 ft | 50 | |
| B | 026 | standard electric | 68 ft | 50 | |
| B | 027 | standard electric | 73 ft | 50 | yes |
| B | 028 | standard electric | 66 ft | 50 | |
| B | 029 | standard electric | 80 ft | 50 | |
| B | 030 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| B | 031 | standard electric | 77 ft | 50 | |
| B | 032 | standard electric | 52 ft | 50 | |
| B | 033 | standard electric | 72 ft | 50 | |
| B | 034 | standard electric | 41 ft | 50 | |
| B | 035 | standard electric | 80 ft | 50 | yes |
| B | 036 | standard electric | 59 ft | 50 | |
| B | 037 | standard electric | 81 ft | 50 | |
| B | 038 | standard electric | 46 ft | 50 | |
| B | 039 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| B | 040 | standard electric | 49 ft | 50 | |
| B | 041 | standard electric | 82 ft | 50 | |
| B | 042 | standard electric | 50 ft | 50 | |
| B | 043 | standard electric | 81 ft | 50 | yes |
| C | 044 | standard electric | 75 ft | 50 | yes |
| C | 045 | standard electric | 70 ft | 50 | |
| C | 046 | standard electric | 71 ft | 50 | |
| C | 047 | standard electric | 84 ft | 50 | |
| C | 048 | standard electric | 64 ft | 50 | |
| C | 049 | standard electric | 53 ft | 50 | |
| C | 050 | standard electric | 74 ft | 50 | |
| C | 051 | standard electric | 63 ft | 50 | |
| C | 052 | standard electric | 80 ft | 50 | |
| C | 053 | standard electric | 65 ft | 50 | |
| C | 054 | standard electric | 68 ft | 50 | |
| C | 055 | standard electric | 74 ft | 50 | |
| C | 056 | standard electric | 72 ft | 50 | |
| C | 057 | standard electric | 79 ft | 50 | |
| C | 058 | standard electric | 62 ft | 50 | |
| C | 059 | standard electric | 72 ft | 50 | |
| C | 060 | standard electric | 65 ft | 50 |
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Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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