Holly Bay

Daniel Boone National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundDale Hollow LakeKentucky⭐ 4.5 (520)

🟢 31 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Mon Sep 21–Thu Sep 24

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 73 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Holly Bay in Kentucky has 31 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Mon Sep 21–Thu Sep 24. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, H #H12–H #H19 next to each othersites A #10, #11, #12, #2, #3, #5, #9, D #D01, #D02, #D06, #D07, #D09, E #E3, #E6, #E7, F #F10, #F11, #F12, #F3, #F4, #F7, #F8, #F9, G #11, #12, #8, #9, H #H02, #H03, #H04, #H05, #H06, #H08, #H12, #H13, #H14, #H15, #H16, #H17, #H18, #H19

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →👥 E #E4 & F #F5 next to each othersites A #13, E #E4, F #F5

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites G #1

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites D #D10, F #F7, G #11, H #H04, #H17

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →👥 D #D04 & D #D05 next to each othersites D #D04, #D05, H #H09

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, H #H12–H #H16 next to each othersites A #2, D #D01, #D08, E #E2, #E3, #E6, #E7, F #F10, #F11, #F12, #F4, G #12, #6, #7, H #H03, #H06, #H11, #H12, #H13, #H14, #H15, #H16, #H18

Sun Sep 27 – Tue Sep 292 nightsbook these dates →sites A #5, #7, F #F8, G #5

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →sites A #13, D #D07, #D09, E #E4, F #F2, G #4, #9, H #H02

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite A #11 — A photo of Site 11 of Loop A at HOLLY BAY with Picnic Table, — **Site A #11** · A photo of Site 11 of Loop A at HOLLY BAY with Picnic Table,Jason Lisa Crouch

Campsite A #12 — A photo of Site 12 of Loop A at HOLLY BAY with Picnic Table, — **Site A #12** · A photo of Site 12 of Loop A at HOLLY BAY with Picnic Table,Jason Lisa Crouch

Campsite A #2 — A photo of Site 2 of Loop A at HOLLY BAY with Picnic Table, — **Site A #2** · A photo of Site 2 of Loop A at HOLLY BAY with Picnic Table, Jason Lisa Crouch

Campsite A #3 — A photo of Site 3 of Loop A at HOLLY BAY with Picnic Table, — **Site A #3** · A photo of Site 3 of Loop A at HOLLY BAY with Picnic Table, Jason Lisa Crouch

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $38–$92/nightStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★★520 ratings

5★380

4★82

3★30

2★19

1★9

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

AT&T2.8/4

Verizon2.4/4

T-Mobile1.5/4

Sprint retired1.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Holly Bay FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Holly Bay?

Holly Bay in Kentucky takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Holly Bay?

Campsite fees at Holly Bay run about $38–$92/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Holly Bay when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Holly Bay often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Holly Bay a good campground?

Holly Bay holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 520 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Holly Bay?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Holly Bay, AT&T rates highest at 2.8 out of 5 from 177 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Holly Bay located?

Holly Bay is located in Dale Hollow Lake, Kentucky. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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