Openings · last 7 days
84
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 84 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233513
When Holmes Bend reopens
Holmes Bend's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
177
Openings · last 90 days
194
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 61 of 194 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (31.4%), with Wednesday (36) and Monday (32) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 04:00 and 21:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 44 of 194 detected openings (22.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in the facility's local time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 18 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–30 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 053 | 14 | 7.2% |
| 032 | 13 | 6.7% |
| 026 | 10 | 5.2% |
| 024 | 9 | 4.6% |
| 116 | 8 | 4.1% |
Site 053 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 14. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026 · of 125 monitored sites
Of the 4,551 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026): 779 open for online reservation · 1,896 reserved · 1,876 closed.
Where the open windows are
82.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 779 of 4,551 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026Not open online82.9%
Open site-nights779 / 4,551
Reserved (of online inventory)1,896 / 2,675
Weekday openings526
Weekend openings253
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 526 fall on weekdays and 253 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026September holds the most room. 578 of 1,599 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 123 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 032 | 21 |
| 066 | 17 |
| 038 | 16 |
| 042 | 15 |
| 062 | 15 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
779 open site-nights across 93 sites at Holmes Bend, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 150 2-night, 128 3-night, 35 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 090.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 99 ft. 123 sites take 25 ft, 123 sites take 35 ft, 122 sites take 40 ft.
Showing 60 of 93 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 032 | 52 ft | Yes | 21 | 9 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +9 more |
| 066 | 57 ft | Yes | 17 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +5 more |
| 038 | 46 ft | Yes | 16 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 12, Oct 17, Oct 18 +4 more |
| 042 | 50 ft | Yes | 15 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 12, Oct 17 +3 more |
| 062 | 63 ft | Yes | 15 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 18 +3 more |
| 065 | 85 ft | Yes | 15 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 19 +3 more |
| 040 | 49 ft | Yes | 14 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 12, Oct 17, Oct 18 +2 more |
| 026 | 68 ft | Yes | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +1 more |
| 054 | 68 ft | Yes | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7 +1 more |
| 059 | 72 ft | Yes | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +1 more |
| 073 | 48 ft | Yes | 13 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6 +1 more |
| 075 | 62 ft | Yes | 13 | 12 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +1 more |
| 076 | 90 ft | Yes | 13 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 +1 more |
| 024 | 73 ft | Yes | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 |
| 039 | 60 ft | Yes | 12 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 |
| 041 | 82 ft | Yes | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 |
| 068 | 64 ft | Yes | 12 | 6 nights | Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 |
| 072 | 60 ft | Yes | 12 | 12 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 034 | 41 ft | Yes | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 057 | 79 ft | Yes | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 12, Oct 13 |
| 077 | 62 ft | Yes | 11 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 8 |
| 035 | 80 ft | Yes | 10 | 6 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 |
| 037 | 81 ft | Yes | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7 |
| 047 | 84 ft | Yes | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 107 | 64 ft | Yes | 10 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 22 |
| 112 | 82 ft | Yes | 10 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 22 |
| 113 | 76 ft | Yes | 10 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 22 |
| 115 | 79 ft | Yes | 10 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 22 |
| 117 | 99 ft | Yes | 10 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 22 |
| 118 | 89 ft | Yes | 10 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 22 |
| 122 | 77 ft | Yes | 10 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 22 |
| 053 | 65 ft | Yes | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 058 | 62 ft | Yes | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 064 | 64 ft | Yes | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 8, Oct 18, Oct 21 |
| 090 | 48 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 092 | 52 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 096 | 75 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 097 | 88 ft | Yes | 9 | 8 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 22 |
| 121 | 93 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 124 | 68 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 125 | 78 ft | Yes | 9 | 9 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 046 | 71 ft | Yes | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 048 | 64 ft | Yes | 8 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 060 | 65 ft | Yes | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 |
| 093 | 76 ft | Yes | 8 | 8 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 102 | 63 ft | Yes | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 22 |
| 104 | 61 ft | Yes | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 22 |
| 105 | 64 ft | Yes | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 22 |
| 106 | 61 ft | Yes | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 22 |
| 108 | 60 ft | Yes | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 22 |
| 119 | 99 ft | Yes | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 22 |
| 120 | 68 ft | Yes | 8 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Oct 22 |
| 030 | 60 ft | Yes | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 031 | 77 ft | Yes | 7 | 3 nights | Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18 |
| 033 | 72 ft | Yes | 7 | 3 nights | Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 |
| 044 | 75 ft | Yes | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 052 | 80 ft | Yes | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 |
| 056 | 72 ft | Yes | 7 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 |
| 070 | 62 ft | Yes | 7 | 3 nights | Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 |
| 086 | 70 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
About Holmes Bend
Overview
Situated along Kentucky's Highland Rim, Holmes Bend Campground is surrounded by forested tracks, rolling meadows and the pristine banks of Green River Lake.
Click here for the Green River Lake Virtual Tour.
Recreation
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.
Facilities
Holmes Bend 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. Several miles of multi-use trails to include horseback riding are all located just down the road from the campground. A swimming beach, reservable picnic shelter, parking areas, additional playground, restroom facilities, boat ramp, courtesy dock, fishing pier all managed by the marina, as well as marina owned rental cabins are all located within 1 mile of the campground.
Natural Features
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
125 monitored sitesRVs up to 99 ft100 with hookups105 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Columbia, KY, take Cumberland Parkway to exit 49 and merge onto Highway 55 north. Continue for 1.5 miles, then turn right on Highway 551. After a mile turn left on Holmes Bend Road and follow directional signs to the campground.
69 Corps Rd, Columbia, KY 42728270-384-4623
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233513 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-233513 · Holmes Bend · Columbia KY12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Holmes Bend?
Reservations for Holmes Bend are made through Recreation.gov. 82.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 779 of 4,551 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 194 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Holmes Bend?
Campsite Sniper detected 84 site-date openings at Holmes Bend in the last 7 days, 177 over 30 days and 194 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Holmes Bend?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 61 of 194 (31.4%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Holmes Bend?
128 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 090. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Holmes Bend fit a 35-foot RV?
123 of the 123 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 99 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Holmes Bend?
September 2026, with 578 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,599.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Holmes Bend?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 18 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-30 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Holmes Bend?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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