About Holly Bay
Number of accommodations: 65
Campground Amenities
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Potable Water
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Showers
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Marina
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Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (439)
What Guests Are Saying
Holly Bay Campground is praised for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and spacious, well-maintained campsites. Many visitors enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings, hiking trails, and lake access, making it a favorite destination for camping. However, some guests have reported issues with new management and inconsistent service, particularly regarding the booking process and communication of rules. Overall, the campground remains a popular choice for its peaceful atmosphere and welcoming environment.
What Guests Are Saying
Holly Bay Campground is praised for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and spacious, well-maintained campsites. Many visitors enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings, hiking trails, and lake access, making it a favorite destination for camping. However, some guests have reported issues with new management and inconsistent service, particularly regarding the booking process and communication of rules. Overall, the campground remains a popular choice for its peaceful atmosphere and welcoming environment.
Review Summary
Bettie Ann M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 3, Loop: G
This is one of my top favorite places to camp. I come here 3-4 times each year. The sites are private, large and well equipped with a fire pit, picnic table and lantern poles. The bathhouse on the G loop was recently renovated and has a large sink for dishwashing in the women’s side. Some of the sites are multi-level with parking above the picnic table area. Check site descriptions if you need a site all on one level.
Melissa B
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 2, Loop: A
The campsite needs more gravel and needs cleaned of weeds. It’s apparent the entire campground is not being mowed on a regular basis. We have camped here for years and the upkeep is not the same. Very sad.
Kendra A
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: F9, Loop: F
Have enjoyed camping at Holly Bay for many years. It’s a quiet campground at night, easy access to the water from our site in F. This year, I was highly disappointed in the lack of cleaning of the shower house. Was there for an entire week and it appeared that the shower stalls were never cleaned all week. In years past everything was cleaned thoroughly every day.
Tammy L
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: D06, Loop: D
One of the most beautiful campgrounds we’ve been to. Very peaceful as well.
Travis C
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: E4, Loop: E
A great relaxing time
Cheryl J
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: H02, Loop: H
Everything was amazing! We pulled up to the office, no problems they knew exactly who we were and were ready for us. They were all friendly and helpful. Spoke to us every time they seen us…ask about our onions lol. (Inside joke) And a big shoutout to the Holly Bay Marina who we rented a boat from. They were also ready for us and extremely friendly. Will definitely be going bk! Loved it!!!
Roy D
VerifiedJuly 20, 2025 • Stayed at: D09, Loop: D
been camping here for 30plus years and keep coming back to one of the best campgrounds in kentucky
Joy P
July 18, 2025
We stayed at A1 for two weeks. We usually stay every year in the campground. When we got there the water spiked was leaking. I notified them immediately. They looked at it and said there was nothing they could do about it. So every time we went to the water or out we turned the water off. It stopped when it was off. It was coming out of the ground. It was a mess. The showers were nasty one was stopped up the last time I went in there. It wasn’t the normal one I usually use so don’t know how long it was stopped up.usually I see some kind of law enforcement go through almost daily. This year not one did I see in two weeks. The workers were very nice don’t know if it was just understaffed or what. I hope they fix the water leak And the weeds were not trimmed around the campsite as good as they usually are. Me and my family have 10 or 12 sites there I wasn’t the only one that noticed. Hoping for better weather really love it there. Tried to get a spot for Aug 1/2 but was booked.
Christy G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 9, Loop: G
Beautiful wooded campsite, clean bathrooms. We will definitely be revisiting!
Dennis J
VerifiedJuly 10, 2025 • Stayed at: F10, Loop: F
The stay was good but having to reserve the site was a pain cause all the site get reserved like months ahead from people out of town and it makes it hard on locals that like to go for a weekend between work it’s about impossible for locals to get a camp site on weekends. They should have rules in place like they use to once your reservation date is here site should have something on it within a few hours or you lose your reservation. While I was there camp site next to me set empty for three days before anyone came to put anything on site that’s not far to low income people that try to save up to go camping for a week or even a weekend it’s getting to where you can’t go camping at holy bay cause of that reason an almost has me to the point of wanting to sale my camper cause can’t use it anymore. Use to go to holy bay quite often but now it’s almost impossible to find camp site there hope this letter might open some eyes an change some rules they should only be one or two loops that is reserved the rest should be first come first serve like it use to be an the rules should be like they use to be site has to be occupied within so many hours of your check in time or lose reservation!!!!!!!!
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
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Campsite Occupancy & Vehicle Policy: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 10:00 PM, unless parked in an approved designated parking area.Guests are responsible for ensuring their party complies with all occupancy and vehicle limits. |
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Pet Policy – Dogs must be kept on a visible leash at all times. Electronic fence collars are not allowed. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Electric Surcharge – Electric hookups include a surcharge in the campsite price. |
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Occupancy Limits – Maximum of 6 campers per single site. |
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For more information on the Daniel Boone National Forest Click here |
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Bear Safety – Bears frequent in the area. Keep all food in approved containers at all times to protect yourself and wildlife. |
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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 |