Buckhorn Day Use
Campground · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 3
- Bookable sites
- 752 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Reservations will be on the bulletin boards in from of each shelter with the last name of the party on the calendar day reserved
-This is a day use area that once a reservation is placed is reserved for the whole day.
-Play grounds, fishing areas, restrooms, and grills are all located beside or near by each site.
-Alcohol use at these sites is prohibited.
The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- 3 sites for day use only
- Loops: none
Site types
- 2 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Shade
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills, pets allowed.
3 campsites at Buckhorn Day Use
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch Shelter | none | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | Riverfront | — | — | |
| Chestnut Shelter | none | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | Riverfront | — | — | |
| Red Bud Shelter | none | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | Riverfront | — | — |
Getting there
37.34394, -83.47113 · 37°20'38.2"N 83°28'16.1"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, 0.2 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 Day Use
- Can you reserve a site at Buckhorn Day Use?
- Yes, Buckhorn Day Use is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Buckhorn Day Use have?
- 3 sites.
Camping near Buckhorn Day Use
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Contact
- 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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