Holmes Bend Day Use

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·Green River Lake

Overview

Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Holmes Bend Recreation Area is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (All campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (All campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Playground

    (All campsites have Playground)

  • Shade

    (All campsites have Shade)

Natural Features

Holmes Bend Shelter another view - Credits: USACE
Holmes Bend Shelter Interior - Credits: USACE
Playground located by shelter - Credits: USACE
Shelter Parking Lot - Credits: USACE

Green River Lake area encompasses a total of some 32,000 acres in the central portion of Kentucky, creating countless recreational activities for visitors on the water and on land.

Recreation

Holmes Bend Shelter - Credits: USACE

With 8,000 surface acres of water, the lake is an ideal place for boating. With ten boat ramps located around the shoreline, guests have plenty of room for fishing, jet skiing, wake boarding and more. Three full-service marinas are also located around the lake.

Fishing is a popular activity at Green River Lake: Walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, muskie and bluegill are all found in abundance. 

Hunters enjoy the surrounding land, with various habitats supporting deer, turkey, rabbit, quail, squirrel, dove and waterfowl.

There are also miles of trails that wind around the lake and along the shore, affording some of the most scenic views in the region.

Nearby Attractions

Holmes Bend Campground is located just 1 mile from the shelter area. The campground offers 125 campsites, 40 of which have electric hookups only and 62 of which have water and electric hookups. Amenities like flush toilets, showers, fire rings and drinking water provide a comfortable camping experience. A playground and an interpretive trail offer additional recreation opportunities within the campground.   

Also nearby is the Holmes Bend Beach. This is public beach for visitors in the area. Several miles of multi-use trails to include horseback riding, parking areas, additonal playground and restroom facilities, boat ramp, courtesy dock, fishing pier, marina, and marina owned rental cabins are all located near the shelter area.  

The Corps of Engineers Visitor Center and the Historical Civil War Atkinson-Griffin Log Cabin are located only a short 10 miles northwest from Holmes Bend . 

Several historical attractions and National Parks are located within an hour of Green River Lake, including the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and Mammoth Cave National Park.

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