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Holly Bay Rec. Area

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $46 per night. Holly Bay Rec. Area is a National Forest campground near Corbin, Kentucky.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Corbin, Kentucky

National Forest
Managed by

Holly Bay Rec. Area sits inside Daniel Boone National Forest. Its dispersed-camping rule, ranger offices, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
None, first-come
Fee
Single Site: $46 per night

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings

On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.

Access and cell service

Elevation
1,050 ft

36.9822, -84.2667 in Laurel. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Holly Bay Rec. Area?

No. Holly Bay Rec. Area is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

How much does it cost to camp at Holly Bay Rec. Area?

Camping at Holly Bay Rec. Area costs Single Site: $46 per night.

Is there drinking water at Holly Bay Rec. Area?

Yes, Holly Bay Rec. Area has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Holly Bay Rec. Area?

Holly Bay Rec. Area is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Holly Bay Rec. Area

Waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Holly Bay Rec. Area, in straight-line miles: Dog Slaughter Falls (waterfall, 8.9 miles), Creation Falls (waterfall, 9.3 miles), Eagle Falls (waterfall, 10 miles), Cumberland Falls (waterfall, 11 miles), and Yahoo Falls (waterfall, 20 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

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Sources

First-come, first-served Single Site: $46 per night
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