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
Jeffrey B
VerifiedOctober 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: C
Super nice campground. Only problem was backing into our site was a little difficult. Camp host was very friendly and helpful.
Pam T
VerifiedOctober 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: E
Love love love Holmes Bend. Great family place.
Pete K
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: C
Very nice place with very friendly people. Lots of trees and good shade.
Jeffery A
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: B
Nice sites, ours not so level but a few lego blocks and we were good. No antenna TV signal, but we had enough Verizon cell service to stream videos.
Rod S
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: D
Nice campground. Quiet and friendly. Very nice stay.
Saretta C
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: D
Lovely COA campground I’ve been going to for years. For a quieter site, try the electric only loops. Nice spacing between sites & plenty of shade.
Terry S
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: B
It is a beautiful campground. Great hosts! Although there was lots of tree coverage we were still able to use our starlink.
Jennifer F
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: D
Volunteers are very friendly and helpful. Sites are spacious, clean and just a very peaceful and relaxing environment
Ann D
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: C
We love Holmes bend campground and the host Jeff and Staci are the absolute best. They are always willing to help in anyway they can. We camp here every weekend. Best host around ❤️
Sandra G
VerifiedAugust 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: C
My family and I have been going to this campground for many years, but I have to say the host Jeff and Staci are the best. Always lending a helping hand, no matter the situation. They are Very Welcoming:-)they also interact very well with the campers, a very friendly place to camp. Jeff and Staci are amazing!!!
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. – 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
