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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.

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…

Daniel Boone National Forest

Active logging operations near Redbird Crest Trail Sections 17-19

Logging operations have begun near Redbird Crest Trail Sections 17-19 as part of the Little Flat Creek Stewardship Project. Ride cautiously on the sections of trail that travel between Trace Branch Road (NFSR-1501C) and KY-2000 in the Mud Lick area of Clay County.

Daniel Boone National Forest

Tornado Damaged Area Closure in London, Pulaski counties

Entering or occupying any portion of the tornado-damaged National Forest System lands in Pulaski and Laurel Counties is prohibited. This closure includes a portion of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail from the intersection of Rockcastle Narrows Trail north to Sinking Creek. See images…

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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