Holmes Bend
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Columbia · Kentucky · Green River Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Green River Lake |
| Location | Columbia · Kentucky · Green River Lake · 37.21389, -85.26667 · Map |
| Sites | 125 public sites counted from the federal listing — 102 standard electric; 23 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 102 of 125 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 62 of 125 sites Sewer hookups at 3 of 125 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 2 of 125 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 99 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 126 sites · 30 ft: 126 sites · 35 ft: 126 sites · 40 ft: 125 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 5:00 PM · Out 4:30 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 126 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 7 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 270-384-4623 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-14.
From the official listing
Overview Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Holmes Bend Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.
Click here for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour. Recreation With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an ideal place for boating. With ten boat ramps located around the shoreline, guests have plenty of room for fishing, jet skiing, wake boarding and more. Three full-service marinas are also located around the lake.
Fishing is a popular activity at Green River Lake: Walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, muskie and bluegill are all found in abundance.
Hunters enjoy the surrounding land, with various habitats supporting deer, turkey, rabbit, quail, squirrel, dove and waterfowl.
There are also miles of trails that wind around the lake and along the shore, affording some of the most scenic views in the region. Facilities Holmes Bend Campground offers 125 campsites, 40 of which have electric hookups only and 62 of which have water and electric hookups. Amenities like flush toilets, showers, fire rings and drinking water provide a comfortable camping experience. A playground and an interpretive trail offer additional recreation opportunities within the campground. Several miles of multi-use trails to include horseback riding are all located just down the road from the campground. A swimming beach, reservable picnic shelter, parking areas, additional playground, restroom facilities, boat ramp, courtesy dock, fishing pier all managed by the marina, as well as marina owned rental cabins are all located within 1 mile of the campground.
Natural Features Green River Lake area encompasses a total of some 32,000 acres in the central portion of Kentucky, creating countless recreational activities for visitors on the water and on land. Nearby Attractions The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located only a short 10 miles northwest from Holmes Bend .
Several historical attractions and National Parks are located within an hour of Green River Lake, including the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and Mammoth Cave National Park.
Contact Info Between 04/17/2026 and 10/25/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (270) 384-4623 to speak with local staff. From 10/26/2026 to 04/16/2027 this location is unstaffed. Please call (270) 465-4463 for general information. Charges & Cancellations Customers who change their dates outside the original reservation date (i.e., different week or month) will incur a $10 change fee. No-shows are charged a $20.00 fee plus the first nights use fee.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Holmes Bend
Columbia · Kentucky · Green River Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Columbia · Kentucky · Green River Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 102 · full hookups at 2 |
| Max RV | Up to 99 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 125 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233513 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.