Holmes Bend

Green River Lake

🏕️ CampgroundDale Hollow LakeKentucky⭐ 4.3 (369)

🟢 27 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

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

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 126 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

Holmes Bend in Kentucky has 27 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. 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

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, E #115–E #118 next to each othersites C #056, #072, #073, D #090, #092, #093, #096, #097, #100, #102, #103, #104, #106, #107, #109, E #113, #115, #116, #117, #118, #121, #122, #124, #125

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, C #075–C #078 next to each othersites B #024, #032, #035, #037, #040, #041, C #044, #046, #047, #048, #053, #054, #057, #062, #064, #066, #075, #076, #077, #078, D #086, #088, #089, #091, #095, #098, #105, #110, E #112, #119, #120

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites C #052

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites C #066

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites B #038, #042, C #058, D #094, E #123

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites C #069, D #087, #101

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites B #039

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites B #026, #030

📷 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 C #056 — Campsite 56 — **Site C #056** · Campsite 56USACE

Campsite C #072 — CAMPSITE 72 — **Site C #072** · CAMPSITE 72USACE

Campsite C #073 — Campsite 73 — **Site C #073** · Campsite 73USACE

Campsite D #090 — Campsite 90 — **Site D #090** · Campsite 90USACE

Campsite D #092 — Campsite 92 — **Site D #092** · Campsite 92USACE

Campsite D #093 — Campsite 93 — **Site D #093** · Campsite 93USACE

🔭 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

💵 $20–$32/nightStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 horseback riding

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆369 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Holmes Bend FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Holmes Bend?

Holmes Bend 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 Holmes Bend?

Campsite fees at Holmes Bend run about $20–$32/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Holmes Bend when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Holmes Bend 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 Holmes Bend a good campground?

Holmes Bend holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 369 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Holmes Bend located?

Holmes Bend 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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