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Open for the 2026 season from April 9 through October 19. Drive-in sites in Loops A, D, E, F, G, and H are reservable through Recreation.gov; walk-in tent sites are first-come, first-served. Bears frequent the area; keep all food in approved containers.

Flood Watch issued August 12 at 3:00AM EDT until August 13 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

3:00 AM — 12:15 PM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, south central, and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Bath, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery and Powell. In south central Kentucky, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Daniel Boone National Forest

Scott Creek Boat ramp briefly inaccessible, July 30

Scott Creek Boat Ramp on Cave Run Lake will be inaccessible Thursday, July 30 from 8-9 a.m. while a boat owner replaces the roof on their house boat.

Daniel Boone National Forest

No phone service, pass sales at Redbird Office in Big Creek, KY

The Redbird Ranger District Office in Big Creek, KY does not have phone or internet service at this time and is unable to process map or pass sales. For visitor information, contact the Daniel Boone National Forest Supervisor's Office or stop by the Redbird Ranger District Office Monday through…

About

Holly Bay Campground occupies a prime location on the west side of Laurel River Lake, two miles north of Laurel River Dam in the London Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest. The campground sits beneath mature hardwood trees that provide excellent shade in summer and spectacular foliage in autumn. Laurel River Lake spans 5,600 acres of deep, clear water with 192 miles of cliff-lined shoreline, known for healthy populations of bass, trout, crappie, and bluegill. The 75 drive-in sites feature paved vehicle pads, gravel tent pads, fire rings, picnic tables, lantern poles, and electric (20/30/50-amp) and water hookups. The 19 walk-in tent sites are more primitive with gravel tent pads, fire rings, picnic tables, lantern poles, and bear-resistant food storage lockers, with centrally located water but no electricity. A full-service bathhouse with flush toilets and showers serves the campground, along with a dump station. A private boat ramp within the campground is available exclusively to registered guests. The adjacent Holly Bay Marina offers boat rentals, fuel, groceries, fishing licenses, and supplies. Hikers can access the 4.2-mile segment of Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail #100 leading to the dam, as well as Wintergreen Trail #480. Spillway Beach, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, provides free public swimming access two miles away.

Directions

From I-75 exit 38 (London), travel west on KY 192 for 14.2 miles. Turn left on KY 1193 and continue for 3 miles to the campground entrance.

Amenities

Water Yes
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station Yes
Wifi
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers Yes
Electric Hookups Yes
Water Hookups Yes
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $46

Vehicle

Max RV Length 50ft
Max Trailer Length 50ft
Big Rig Friendly
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Email Help.DanielBoone.London@AmericanLL.com
Phone +1 (606) 878-8134

Cell Service

AT&T Yes
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Entrance Station
Lake
Holly Bay
Lake 2
Holly Boo
Bathroom and information board
Holly Bay
Holly Boo

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