About Holly Bay
Number of accommodations: 65
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Water Access
- Marina
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Reviews (443)
What Guests Are Saying
Holly Bay Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites with a beautiful natural setting, making it a favorite among visitors. Many guests appreciate the friendly staff, clean facilities, and excellent hiking trails, finding the overall experience peaceful and enjoyable. However, some reviews mention issues with the booking process and staff attitudes, particularly regarding new management, indicating areas for improvement.
What Guests Are Saying
Holly Bay Campground offers spacious, well-maintained sites with a beautiful natural setting, making it a favorite among visitors. Many guests appreciate the friendly staff, clean facilities, and excellent hiking trails, finding the overall experience peaceful and enjoyable. However, some reviews mention issues with the booking process and staff attitudes, particularly regarding new management, indicating areas for improvement.
Review Summary
Shirley M
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 β’ Stayed at: F7, Loop: F
Love the campground! Restrooms and showers in dire need of upgrades No hand dryer in Section F in Men's restroom and no not water at nearest shower house.
Katrina K
VerifiedMay 8, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Very clean! All spots was spaced out far enough to have privacy. Walking trails was clean and easy to get through.
Tammy W
VerifiedMay 7, 2024 β’ Stayed at: H19, Loop: H
The RV sites were located in deep beautiful woods. We took the short trip to Cumberland Falls which was a beautiful place to visit and there was easy access to the Falls. Also visit the original KFC in Corbin, Ky and the Laurel Lake Dam. Ernieβs Spirits Liquor Store was our place to get Kentucky bourbon as a souvenir.
Joan R
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 6, Loop: A
Love this campground. The lake is so clear and peaceful. The Camp Host (Lisa) was so nice and helpful.
The marina seems to be starting to encroach on the serenity of the campground by expanding too much. I hope they don't go too much further into the camping area.
Matt A
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 5, Loop: G
Holly Bay is a nice COE campground. Electric service and water pressure was good. We stayed on G loop, site was level and clean. We brought our kayaks, the weather was exceptional for late April in KY. Water was was very clean and clear, not a lot of boat traffic. Now for the not so great part, we took our kayaks down to the boat ramp to launch (hauled in the bed of my truck). When we got back we had a snarky note from the campground attendant saying that our truck had to be parked at our campsite. So from that one of us has to take the truck all the way back to the campsite after dropping off the kayaks and then walk back? and then walk back to get the truck after we are done? Not happening. Apparently if you don't have a boat trailer you shouldn't be parking at the boat ramp parking lot, kayaks don't count. There was one truck with a boat trailer in the lot. I did notice that the campground hosts had kayaks. But no boat trailer. Wonder if anyone ever left them a note.
Lon S
VerifiedMay 2, 2024 β’ Stayed at: H18, Loop: H
Very nice campground with large sites. The driveway pads are pretty level and make for easy set up.
James P
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 β’ Stayed at: D02, Loop: D
Large, level, clean site. Plenty of hiking nearby. Bath houses are dated but plenty of warm water.
Richard C
April 25, 2024
Have been going to Holly Bay for over twenty years and as usual the staff was friendly and eager to solve any problems.
John F
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 β’ Stayed at: D08, Loop: D
I had a great experience camping at Holly Bay. Most sites are fairly private, well shaded, and well maintained. Jessica at check in was great. I had reserved online two different sites for two consecutive nights based on the location and availability. She suggested another site with an even better location where I could stay both nights and not have to move. It was E5 and was on a first come-first serve only loop. The site was very private and quiet and even had it's own (although fairly steep) path down to the lake. I rode my bike around the campground and could see and appreciate why she recommended the site changes, the sites I had reserved had other campers closer by. The path down to the lake intersects the Sheltowee Trace hiking trail which follows the Laurel Lake shoreline for miles. Mountain bikes are allowed on this section of the trail and it is an easy and scenic hike or ride.
Michael S
VerifiedOctober 27, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 9, Loop: G
Camp host was great. Nice campground. The lake is super clear and clean.
Location Holly Bay
Address:
395 Laurel Lake Rd
London, KY, 40744
United States
From London, Kentucky, take Exit 38 off I-75. Turn west on KY 192, then go 14.2 miles and turn south (left) on KY 1193. Follow signs to Holly Bay Campground entrance (3 miles).
Latitude & Longitude: 36.9792 / -84.2667
Elevation: 340 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Each single campsite is limited to 6 people and 2 vehicles.Double sites are limited to 12 people and 4 vehicles.Cars, trucks, trailers, boats, motorcycles ,etc. ARE considered vehicles. One boat or trailer per site only.All vehicles must be parked in designated parking areas only. Parking on roadsides, grass, or non-designated areas is not permitted.If space allows, additional vehicles may be permitted for a $10 fee per vehicle. However, extra vehicles may be refused if parking is not available.All additional vehicles must exit the campground by , unless parked in an approved designated parking area.Guests are responsible for ensuring their party complies with all occupancy and vehicle limits.
- Pet Policy β Dogs must be kept on a visible leash at all times. Electronic fence collars are not allowed.
- Reserve Your Site Carefully β Make sure the site you choose can accommodate your equipment. The site you reserve is yours; moving to another site is not allowed.
- Boat & Trailer Policy β Only one boat and trailer per campsite is allowed due to limited space at the boat ramp and within the campsites. Boat Trailers Count as a vehicle.
- Electric Surcharge β Electric hookups include a surcharge in the campsite price.
- Occupancy Limits β Maximum of 6 campers per single site.
- For more information on the Daniel Boone National Forest Click here
- Bear Safety β Bears frequent in the area. Keep all food in approved containers at all times to protect yourself and wildlife.
- Firewood Guidelines β Donβt move firewood! Help protect our forests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. To learn more, visit Don't Move Firewood
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
