About Holmes Bend
Number of accommodations: 123
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
On Site Services
- Playground
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (303)
What Guests Are Saying
Holmes Bend campground is praised for its cleanliness, spacious and shaded sites, and friendly hosts, making it a great base for exploring the area. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and well-maintained facilities, although some noted inconveniences like closed restrooms and unreliable electrical hookups. Overall, many families enjoy their time there, highlighting the welcoming environment and desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Holmes Bend campground is praised for its cleanliness, spacious and shaded sites, and friendly hosts, making it a great base for exploring the area. Guests appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and well-maintained facilities, although some noted inconveniences like closed restrooms and unreliable electrical hookups. Overall, many families enjoy their time there, highlighting the welcoming environment and desire to return.
Review Summary
Henry V
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 024, Loop: B
the park was very clean and the managers were very friendly and out going. The park could use some updating and expansion. Very little places to park boats. There were non-electric areas closed. Those would be great as water and electric sites. Why do we have areas closed when parks are so busy.
Curtis M
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 103, Loop: D
This would be excellent if we didn't get so much crap about parking. Lighten up!
Curtis M
VerifiedAugust 2, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 102, Loop: D
We love this campground. It's kept clean, most of the sites are in complete shade, and the staff is usually friendly. We drive extra to this part of the lake because we love Holmes Bend Campground and Marina. We got a lot of grief about parking this time. No need to be so strict on this policy when no grounds are being damaged and nothing is being obstructed.
Megan D
VerifiedAugust 1, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 110, Loop: D
Had a great time
Jennifer W
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 105, Loop: D
It's great as always....very clean bathhouse, tranquil, and perfect! Ms. Jamie and her husband were perfect hosts πβ€
John R
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 121, Loop: E
Beautiful spacious campsite. Large wooded canopy. Learned how to use potable water tanks. Campers all considerate and friendly. Quiet. Close to boatdock
ROGER B
VerifiedJuly 26, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 074, Loop: C
We love Holmes bend it isnβt our favorite and has been for over 20+ years. The major downside this year was the back loop that is one way only was not enforced or recognized by drivers or bike riders, so many accidents happened and even more were barely avoided. Also several smokers, who for some odd reason, decided to smoke in the bathrooms which is a 1st. Another 1st was the extreme amount of dogs, no problem with them, but walking them to another persons campsite and letting them do their business without cleaning up after them is where I draw the line. I was very happy to see out of the 2 weeks that we stayed the campground was full mostly every weekend reminded me of the 1990βs when we camped. Hopefully our future visits the road signs and flow will be more enforced as it always has been previously that is the most concerning to me.
Joseph Y
VerifiedJuly 25, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 101, Loop: D
The campsite was clean and ready for us. The staff were friendly and helpful. I would definitely recommend this camp site to others. We had a great time.
Joe K
VerifiedJuly 23, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 046, Loop: C
Very clean and nice to see the attendants out and socializing with the campers. Will be back
Shaine C
VerifiedJuly 19, 2020 β’ Stayed at: 051, Loop: C
We've been coming here for years and love it! Most sites have lots of shade. My kids love going to the marina to feed the carp and bluegill. I drive 1.5 hrs from home and pass up many campgrounds just to reach our second home at Holmes Bend!!
Location Holmes Bend
Address:
69 Corps Rd
Columbia, KY, 42728
United States
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.2139 / -85.2667
Elevation: 262 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check out time
4:30PM
General
- Campground now ran by volunteers. There will be limited tollhouse hours and services offered. Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first. Reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777 or on www.recreation.gov.
- Off-road vehicles not permitted.
- CAMPING REGULATIONS 1. Camping is permitted at designated camping areas with not more than six (6) people or the members of one family unit at any one site. A family unit is considered to be parent(s) and unmarried children living in the same household. All vehicles must be registered at the tollhouse. Vehicles and personal property are to be placed only on the site(s) rented by you, not on adjoining sites. All vehicles/boat trailers must be within the limits of your campsite or in a designated parking area. 2. Campers must register at the campground entrance station as soon as possible after arrival. To prevent overloading electrical circuits, only one (1) camper unit may be plugged into the campsite electric pedestal. Unoccupied or unrented campsites may not be utilized for electric service. 3. Campers will display the user permit on the site identification post and return it to the tollhouse when departing. 5. Gear, equipment, trash, and debris shall be completely removed from the area upon departure. 6. Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. β 6:00 a.m. The operation or use of any noise-producing devices that unreasonably annoy others at any time is prohibited. The use of properly muffled generators is permitted between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Individuals who are boisterous, rowdy, disorderly, or otherwise disturb the peace at any time may be requested to leave the campground and forfeit all camping fees paid.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
