Holly Bay
Daniel Boone National Forest — lakeside, fishing
Location: LONDON, KY, KY
Price: From $46 per night
Price range: $46–$92 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (448 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch, Firewood for Sale
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/holly-bay to be notified when sites open up.
Holly Bay offers well-maintained campsites on Laurel River Lake's west side with excellent water recreation including boating, fishing, and swimming. Google reviewers consistently praise its cleanliness, friendly staff, spacious sites, and hiking/mountain biking trails.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area. Also white-tailed deer, American beaver, Canada geese, and eastern box turtles.
Insider tips for Holly Bay: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability. Purchase firewood at the gate upon arrival. Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if needed.
Skip Holly Bay if: You need water/sewer hookups — only electric hookups on select sites.. You plan to visit November through April — campground is closed seasonally.. You require nearby stores or services — no stores close by per reviews..
Best time to visit Holly Bay: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Laurel River Lake Picnic Area (London, KY), Craigs Creek Group Area (LONDON, KY), Grove (LONDON, KY), Waitsboro Campground (SOMERSET, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Holly Bay
Cell signal at Holly Bay (LONDON, KY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability.
Purchase firewood at the gate upon arrival.
Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly if needed.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
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).
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Daniel Boone National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Daniel Boone National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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