Holmes Bend Campground

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Green River Lake
¡
50%
125 sites ¡ RV, Tent

If you’re planning to get out of Dodge for the weekend or longer, you’ve got to check out Holmes Bend Campground.

The wild Highland Rim is a forested wonderland, with the beautiful Green River Lake as its crown jewel. You can spend your days boating, swimming, fishing, or hiking, and your nights hanging with your friends ‘round a blazing fire that will keep those skeeters at bay. Need some space to recharge and relax? Whether you’re playing on land, water, or both, this sprawling 32,000 acres can be yours to explore.
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
Showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
Sewage hookups
No electric hookups
125 sitesRV, Tent
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LocationHolmes Bend Campground, Green River Lake, Kentucky, United States
What this place offers
Campfire allowed
Pets allowed
Showers
Toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
Sewage hookups
No electric hookups

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