Part of the Army Corps of Engineers' Green River Lake system, Holmes Bend sits within a large developed campground that runs from forested hillsides down toward open waterfront terrain near Green River Lake. The campground operates seasonally from mid-April through late October, with nightly rates ranging from $20 to $36. Sites include full hookup options with electric, water, and sewer, and the campground accommodates RVs up to 99 feet, though reviewers note that some turns and spaces can be tight for larger rigs.
Over 200 sites are spread across shaded and unshaded areas, each with a fire pit and picnic table. Firewood is available for purchase on site. Cell coverage runs to about three bars on Verizon and AT&T, though signal varies depending on whether a site sits above or below the hill that divides the camping area. Thomas R. notes that "bath houses are cleaned thoroughly every morning," and multiple reviewers confirm the grounds are consistently well-maintained. Wildlife sightings, including deer, turtles, and birds, are common throughout the property.
Anglers need a Kentucky fishing license to fish the lake, and kayaking gives paddlers direct access to the water. A beach sits near the marina, and more than five miles of hiking trails are accessible by a short drive or walk through the woods. The nearby Holmes Bend Day Use - Green River Lake area adds day-use access just to the north. Columbia, roughly 20 to 30 minutes away, covers resupply needs including a Walmart, restaurants, and RV repair services. Reservations are available, and pets are welcome.
Description
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.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
The US Army Corps of Engineers at Green River Lake have made revisions to the campground rules that apply at this campground. Please review the rules before making reservations. Thank you for your cooperation.
Map & DirectionsHolmes Bend is located in Kentucky near Cane Valley
Directions
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.
Address
69 Corps Rd
Columbia, KY 42728
Coordinates
37.2138889 N
85.2666667 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Cabins
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 1 hr 7 min from Bowling Green, KY
- 1 hr 7 min from Elizabethtown, KY
- 1 hr 36 min from Lexington, KY
- 1 hr 41 min from Louisville, KY
