Buckhorn Campground
Campground · Kentucky · 37 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 37
- Bookable sites
- 55 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 60
- People per site
- 5
- Accessible sites
- 1,018 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Buckhorn Campground on Buckhorn Lake, provides the perfect outdoor escape in eastern Kentucky's lush Cumberland Plateau.The campground is packed with activities to entertain all ages, including monthly interpretive programs offered during summer months and convenient access for boating and fishing on Buckhorn Lake.
Recreation
Buckhorn Lake welcomes fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, swimming, hunting and just plain relaxing. The campground provides access to a nature trail and fishing areas as well.Facilities
Buckhorn is packed with amenities to make your stay comfortable. A basketball court, playground and horseshoe pits will entertain visitors on-shore, while a swimming area and boat ramp, cater to visitors eager to explore the lake.Additional amenities include free wireless internet, electric hookups, laundry facilities, hot showers, vending machines, a dump station and flush toilets.
Natural Features
Buckhorn campground sits near the dam on Buckhorn Lake, surrounded by the beauty of the scenic Appalachian Mountain Range.
The rugged plateau landscape is deeply traversed by a series of narrow, winding valleys separated by steep watersheds with branching streams.
Fed by the waters of the Kentucky River, Buckhorn Lake extends for 1,230 surface-acres, providing plenty of water recreation opportunities.
Buckhorn Campground was also recently recongnized as the location for the largest River Birch Tree in the country by The National Register of Big Trees, the tree measures 205 inches around, 117 feet high and an 85 foot crown on top, making this tree surely a sight to see.
Nearby Attractions
The park is just minutes from attractions like Carr Creek Lake and the Buckhorn Log Church. Rent a pontoon from Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, explore the Red River Gorge Geological Area or hike through the Daniel Boone National Forest.The facts
- 37 bookable sites
- 38 sites in total, including non-bookable
- 3 sites for day use only
- 5 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 55 ft
- Up to 60 people per site
- Loops: BUCK, Buckhorn Campground, PBIB, WALK
Site types
- 28 Standard Electric
- 4 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 2 Boat In
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
- 1 Group Standard Electric
- 1 Management
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
38 campsites at Buckhorn Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Access | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | BUCK | Management | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C02 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 43 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C03 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| C04 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C05 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C06 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| C07 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C08 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C09 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C10 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C11 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C12 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C13 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C14 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C15 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C16 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C17 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C18 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C19/20 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 55 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| C21 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C22/23 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 45 ft | 12 | 🐾 |
| C24 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C25 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C26 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C27 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | Slight | Drive In | Riverfront | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C28 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C29 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C30 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| C31 | BUCK | Standard Electric | Back In | Paved | — | Drive In | Riverfront | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| Closed | Buckhorn Campground | Group Standard Electric | — | Paved | — | Drive In | — | — | 60 | ♿ |
| Closed | Buckhorn Campground | Group Shelter Electric | — | Paved | — | Drive In | — | — | 20 | ♿ |
| closed | Buckhorn Campground | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Paved | — | Drive In | — | — | 20 | ♿ |
| B01 | PBIB | Boat In | — | — | — | Boat In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| B15 | PBIB | Boat In | — | — | — | Boat In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| P1 | WALK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Hike In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| P2 | WALK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Hike In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| P3 | WALK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Hike In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
| P4 | WALK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | Hike In | — | — | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Traveling north from Lexington, take I-64 to the Mountain Parkway. Exit at Slade,
take KY 11 South through Beattyville. Continue on Highway 11 to Booneville, continuing past the courthouse to KY 28 West. Follow KY 28 about 23 miles to Buckhorn.
Traveling east From Hazard, take KY 15 North 9 miles to 28 W (left turn) through Chavies. Follow Highway 28 West straight and go 15 miles to Buckhorn.
Traveling east From Hazard, take KY 15 North 9 miles to 28 W (left turn) through Chavies. Follow Highway 28 West straight and go 15 miles to Buckhorn.
37.35083, -83.47278 · 37°21'3.0"N 83°28'22.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 49 | 59 | 70 | 78 | 84 | 87 | 85 | 80 | 70 | 58 | 49 |
| Low °F | 25 | 27 | 32 | 41 | 52 | 61 | 65 | 64 | 58 | 45 | 34 | 28 |
| Precip in | 4.0 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.3 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 4.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Buckhorn Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Buckhorn Campground?
- Yes, Buckhorn Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Buckhorn Campground have?
- 38 sites in total, of which 37 can be booked.
- What is the maximum RV length at Buckhorn Campground?
- 55 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Buckhorn Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Buckhorn Campground.
- Does Buckhorn Campground have hookups?
- Electric, Water, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Buckhorn Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Buckhorn Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Buckhorn Campground
- Buckhorn Day Use 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Trace Branch Campground 9.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Carr Creek Lake Shelters 25.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Littcarr Campground 29.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Redbird Wildlife Management Area 16.8 mi · Facility
- Turkey Foot Campground 25.7 mi · Campground
- Mill Creek Wildlife Management Area 30.5 mi · Facility
- Koomer Ridge Campground 31.2 mi · Campground
- Red River Gorge Geological Area 32.5 mi · Campground
- Tunnel Ridge Road 32.9 mi · Campground
- S-Tree Campground 33 mi · Campground
- Clifty Wilderness 33.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 606-398-7220
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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