Hornsby Hollow Campground Klinker Management
Near the lakeOne of the lake's best-kept campgrounds, with spacious shaded sites directly on the water and owners who have run the place for twenty years.
Hornsby Hollow is a campground that earns repeat visits and multi-year seasonal reservations, which is the clearest thing the place has going for it. The grounds stay clean, the bathhouses get positive mentions, and the waterfront sites are the reason people come back year after year.
Sites are gravel with fire pits and concrete picnic tables, and the lakefront spots offer water access directly from your site. The campground does not offer full hookups; there is no sewer at the individual sites, but a dump station is at the entry and exit. Showers are available in the bathhouses, though they require coins or quarters to run. Water access from the water sites is direct. The camp store carries ice, wood, bait, and ice cream, priced to be convenient rather than expensive. Rental equipment runs all day from 9 a.m. to sunset for a flat fee covering kayaks, tandem kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards, and paddle boats with canopies.
Holiday weekends run on a first-come, first-served basis because the campground does not take reservations for those windows. Getting there early matters if a lakefront spot is on your list. The campground keeps a waiting list for seasonal sites, and the seasonal community is well-established, which creates the quiet, maintained character that most guests credit as the draw. Cell signal runs thin on Verizon and AT&T; T-Mobile performs better. Office hours run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Tips
- Holiday weekends are first-come, first-served; arrive early if a waterfront site is your priority.
- Seasonal site availability is by waiting list; call ahead if that is your target.
- Bring coins for the showers; the bathhouses require them.
- Dump station is at the entry and exit point, not at individual sites.
- Rental equipment (kayaks, canoes, SUPs, paddle boats) runs a flat day rate from 9 a.m. to sunset.
What people love
- Spacious lakefront sites with direct water access, many with shade.
- The cleanliness and upkeep that the owners actively maintain.
- Kayak, canoe, SUP, and paddleboat rentals available at the campground.
- A small camp store with ice, wood, bait, and ice cream at reasonable prices.
- The long-term community character, with seasonal campers who keep their sites neat.
What to know
- No full hookups; individual sites have water and electric but no sewer. Dump station is at the entry and exit.
- Holiday weekends do not take advance reservations; first-come, first-served.
- Bathhouse showers require coins to operate.
- Verizon and AT&T signal is weak; T-Mobile runs better here.
- Some sites are significantly unlevel; site 89 has drawn specific complaints about being too small.
Best time
Late spring through early fall is the core season. Weekdays are quieter and lakefront sites are more available. Holiday weekends are social and full.
First visit
Office hours run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check in at the office to get the wifi password and boat ramp access code, which new arrivals have noted are not always in the standard welcome materials.
With kids
The swim beach and pedal boats are the kid favorites. The walking trail runs along the lake, and the rental watercraft give older kids something to do all day. The camp store carries ice cream.
Location
Frequently asked
When is Hornsby Hollow Campground Klinker Management open?
Seasonal operation; campground holds a waiting list for long-term sites, which fill each season.
Is Hornsby Hollow Campground Klinker Management good for families with kids?
The swim beach and pedal boats are the kid favorites. The walking trail runs along the lake, and the rental watercraft give older kids something to do all day. The camp store carries ice cream.
How do I get to Hornsby Hollow Campground Klinker Management?
Office hours run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check in at the office to get the wifi password and boat ramp access code, which new arrivals have noted are not always in the standard welcome materials.
What should I know before visiting Hornsby Hollow Campground Klinker Management?
No full hookups; individual sites have water and electric but no sewer. Dump station is at the entry and exit.
Last updated: April 30, 2026