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Holly Bay Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
70[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
50 ft[3]
Sites with electric
70[4]

Holly Bay is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky[5]. Recreation.gov lists 70 overnight campsites and says the campground can be reserved there[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov describes Holly Bay as a lakeside campground at Laurel River Lake, with a boat ramp for registered camping guests only[6]. Its site records list 70 standard electric sites, and every one is listed with electric and water hookups but no sewer hookups[1][4]. All 70 sites accept an RV or trailer and all 70 accept a tent[7]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 50 feet[3]. Most sites allow up to 6 people, and the range is 6 to 12[8]. Check-in is at 2:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM, as listed on Recreation.gov[9][10].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 70
Site types[1] 70 standard electric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Hookups[4] electric 70, water 70, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 50 ft (median 35 ft)
Equipment[7] RV or trailer at 70 sites, tent at 70 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[9] 2:00 PM
Check-out[10] 11:00 AM
People per site[8] 6 at most sites (6 to 12)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can you reserve a site at Holly Bay?
Yes. Recreation.gov lists Holly Bay as reservable[2].
Does Holly Bay have electric hookups?
Recreation.gov site details list 70 sites with electric hookups[4] at 30 amp and 50 amp[4], and 70 with water hookups[4]. No sewer hookups are listed[4].
How long an RV can Holly Bay fit?
The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 50 feet, per Recreation.gov[3].
Are dogs allowed at Holly Bay?
Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 70 campsites with this detail listed[11].
Are campfires allowed at Holly Bay?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 42[12] campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 70 overnight campsites at Holly Bay: 70 standard electric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Holly Bay can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Holly Bay: 50 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 35 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Holly Bay per Recreation.gov site details: 70 sites with electric hookups (30 amp, 50 amp), 70 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 70 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Holly Bay is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Recreation.gov description for Holly Bay. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Permitted equipment at Holly Bay: 70 sites accept an RV or trailer and 70 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Maximum people per campsite at Holly Bay: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 12). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-in time at Holly Bay on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. Check-out time at Holly Bay on Recreation.gov: 11:00 AM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Holly Bay: yes at all 70 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Holly Bay: yes at all 42 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.