Holmes Bend
Green River Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Campbellsville, KY, KY
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$32 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (308 reviews)
Season: May through October
Situated along Kentucky’s Highland Rim, Holmes Bend Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. 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.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 . Severa
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Holmes Bend offers excellent value at $20/night with 125 sites along Green River Lake's pristine banks, featuring helpful staff, clean facilities with 2 full shower houses, and diverse recreation including boating, fishing, and hiking on beautiful trails.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, White-breasted Nuthatch, Summer Tanager, Red-winged Blackbird, North American Racer, Eastern Fence Lizard, and Painted Turtle
Insider tips for Holmes Bend: Book early—this is a popular federal campground Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly Multiple dumping stations throughout camping areas for RV waste Roped swimming area in lake and playground for families Ten boat ramps around lake shoreline plus three full-service marinas
Skip Holmes Bend if: Most sites lack water and sewer hookups. You need year-round camping—seasonal operations only May-October. You require full hookups at your site.
Best time to visit Holmes Bend: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Satterly Picnic Shelter (Campbellsville, KY), Big Oak Picnic Shelter (Campbellsville, KY), Pikes Ridge (Campbellsville, KY), Smith Ridge (Campbellsville, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Holmes Bend
Cell signal at Holmes Bend (Campbellsville, KY): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 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.
Situated along Kentucky’s Highland Rim, Holmes Bend Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake. 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.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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground
Electric hookups available on select sites only; plan accordingly
Multiple dumping stations throughout camping areas for RV waste
Roped swimming area in lake and playground for families
Ten boat ramps around lake shoreline plus three full-service marinas
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Green River Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Green River Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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