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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

Overview Holly Bay, located two miles north of the Laurel River Dam, sits on the west side of Laurel River Lake. Visitors enjoy the campground for its proximity to the water and beautifully forested location. Plus, Holly Bay is ideal for activities like power boating, canoeing and fishing. The forest was named after Daniel Boone, a famous frontiersman and explorer who settled in Kentucky in the late 18th century. Recreation Boating and water skiing are a big hit. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located a short distance from the campground. Hikers take pleasure in the 4.2-mile Sheltowee Trace Trail that leads from the campground to the dam. Facilities The campground offers single and double-family campsites, some of which have 20, 30 or 50-amp electric hookups. Some campsites overlook the lake. Flush toilets (one is accessible), two shower houses, drinking water and a dump station are provided. Firewood and ice are available for purchase. Educational programs are held during the summer. [AmericanLL.com](http://www.AmericanLL.com) Natural Features Most campsites are surrounded by a mixture of hardwood trees that provide picture-perfect colors in autumn. Laurel River Lake spans 5,600 acres of deep, clear water and 192 miles of cliff-lined shore. Bountiful hills from the Appalachian foothills create a backdrop for the lake area. Nearby Attractions Head to the Cumberland Falls Trail that begins at Cumberland Falls and ends at the mouth of the Laurel River. This trail is a 30-45 minute drive from the campground.

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Amenities

Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Wifi
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Some Coverage

Average 2.5 of 4 bars · 447 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.

  • Verizon

    Some Coverage

    2.4/4

    218 reports

  • AT&T

    Good Coverage

    2.8/4

    180 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Some Coverage

    1.6/4

    49 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 11:00 AM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (138)

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Loop A

Check official pricing Max 6 guests73 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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#1

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Loop G

Check official pricing Max 6 guests65 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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#10

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Loop A

Check official pricing Max 6 guests65 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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#11

11

Loop A

Check official pricing Max 6 guests83 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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#11

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Loop G

Check official pricing Max 12 guests80 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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Loop A

Check official pricing Max 6 guests58 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
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