Holly Bay

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Featured amenities

Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

65 total sites

RV Sites

65 sites

About Holly Bay

Holly Bay, located two miles north of the Laurel River Dam, sits on the west side of Laurel River Lake. Visitors enjoy the campground for its proximity to the water and beautifully forested location. Plus, Holly Bay is ideal for activities like power boating, canoeing and fishing. The forest was named after Daniel Boone, a famous frontiersman and explorer who settled in Kentucky in the late 18th century.

Number of accommodations: 65

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 13 to Oct 18

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Water Access

Water Access

  • Marina
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

65 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 2, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 2, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 3, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 3, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 4, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 5, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 5, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 6, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 6, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 7, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 7, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 8, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 9, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 9, Loop: G RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D01, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D02, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D03, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D04, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D05, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D06, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D07, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D08, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D09, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 D10, Loop: D RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E2, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E3, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E4, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E5, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E6, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 E7, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 F10, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 F11, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 F12, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 F2, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 F3, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 F4, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 F5, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 F6, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 F7, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 F8, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 F9, Loop: F RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H02, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H03, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H04, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H05, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H06, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H07, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H08, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H09, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H11, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H12, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H13, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H14, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H15, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H16, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H17, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H18, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 H19, Loop: H RV
Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (510)

What Guests Are Saying

Holly Bay Campground is praised for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and spacious, well-maintained sites surrounded by beautiful trees and a stunning lake. Many visitors appreciate the quiet and peaceful atmosphere, as well as the availability of hiking trails and water activities. However, some concerns were raised regarding security, restroom cleanliness, and maintenance issues, such as damaged picnic tables and low water pressure. Overall, guests express a strong desire to return, highlighting their enjoyable experiences.

Review Summary

4.6
510 reviews
5
73.1%
373
4
16.1%
82
3
5.7%
29
2
3.3%
17
1
1.8%
9

Susan K

Verified

August 15, 2025 Stayed at: H15, Loop: H

5

We love our annual trip to Laurel Lake. The most beautiful lake that remains unchanged since 1st coming in the late 80's. HollyBay campground staff and surroundings were great.

Rebecca S

Verified

August 18, 2025 Stayed at: D09, Loop: D

2

Thanks must ahead of time and you can't get the days that you wanted there's nobody around when you need help...

Donna G

Verified

August 18, 2025 Stayed at: H06, Loop: H

3

Sites needed more gravel, sites needed to be trimmed more, some sites needed to be cleaned out because of dead tree's , not a very good look. Also where are you? Park your trailer the overflow that needs to be cleaned out those old picnic tables laying in there gravel that’s not being used that should be being used. Park needs to be updated a little bit better. I’ve been coming down there for 20 years.

Patrick L

Verified

August 20, 2025 Stayed at: D05, Loop: D

5

One of our favorite places to camp and kayak.

Kevin S

Verified

August 20, 2025 Stayed at: H17, Loop: H

5

The perfect camping trip. Friendly & helpful staff. Secluded like spaces, easy lake access with 2 marinas in close proximity, Riverboat ride at mouth of the Laurel was relaxing & trip to Cumberland Falls was a bonus!

sherry M

Verified

August 20, 2025 Stayed at: H05, Loop: H

2

Camping on any loop D G or H at Holly Bay is not ideal if you take a boat because it is too rocky to park the boat in the water near the campsites. If you park the boat at the boat ramp and want to drive around you are not permitted to park your car in the parking lot without your trailer attached, which makes no sense, meaning you have to pull your trailer from the campsite to the parking lot and back again - having to back the empty trailer into the campsite every time you go from boat to campsite. There should be parking for those who are camping on these loops that wish to leave their boat tied up at the boat ramp since leaving it at the campsite is not possible.
Other than that, the site was clean, the restroom was well maintained, and the staff was friendly during interactions. We will go back to Holly Bay but it will not be on one of these loops (G, H, D) .

Judy P

Verified

August 22, 2025 Stayed at: F4, Loop: F

3

Current worker would do allow us to check in an hour early. She told us to go to the public picnic area and wait until 2:00. In the past 40 years this was the first time we were told to wait until 2:00

Rachel V

Verified

August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 11, Loop: G

5

Our stay was great! Holly Bay is our favorite place to camp!

Redonda S

Verified

August 28, 2025 Stayed at: E5, Loop: E

5

Quite clean large campsite would recommend will b back

Sharon K

Verified

September 4, 2025 Stayed at: D04, Loop: D

5

The camp post and all the Maintenance people were some of the nicest folks I’ve ever met. They were very accommodating and as far as the campsite goes honestly I’ve been camping for 30 years and it was the nicest camp spot that I’ve ever been in. We will definitely be back.

Location Holly Bay

Address:
395 Laurel Lake Rd
London, KY, 40744
United States

Elevation: 340 feet

Distance to downtown

19 mi drive to downtown London (about 30 min)

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 – Dogs must be kept on a visible leash at all times. Electronic fence collars are not allowed.
  • Reserve Your Site Carefully – 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 – 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 – Electric hookups include a surcharge in the campsite price.
  • Occupancy Limits – Maximum of 6 campers per single site.
  • For more information on the Daniel Boone National Forest Click here
  • Bear Safety – Bears frequent in the area. Keep all food in approved containers at all times to protect yourself and wildlife.
  • Firewood Guidelines – Don’t 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: September 9, 2026

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