Buckhorn Campground
Buckhorn Lake — lakeside
Location: BUCKHORN, KY, KY
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$60 per night
Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (103 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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 ram
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Buckhorn Campground offers access to Buckhorn Lake with boating, fishing, water skiing, and swimming activities in eastern Kentucky's Cumberland Plateau. The campground features monthly interpretive programs during summer months and convenient amenities including flush toilets, showers, and a boat launch.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and Eastern Copperhead present in the area. Also watch for Osprey, Red-tailed Hawk, and Great Blue Heron.
Insider tips for Buckhorn Campground: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving Access to nature trail and Buckhorn Lake for fishing and boating
Skip Buckhorn Campground if: You need water or sewer hookups - only electric available on select sites. Visiting outside May through October - campground is seasonal. You prefer spontaneous camping - federal campground requires advance booking.
Best time to visit Buckhorn Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Summer months — Monthly interpretive programs offered during summer.
Nearby campgrounds: Buckhorn Day Use (Buckhorn, KY), Trace Branch Campground (BUCKHORN, KY), Carr Creek Lake Shelters (Sassafras, KY), Littcarr Campground (SASSAFRAS, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Buckhorn Campground
Cell signal at Buckhorn Campground (BUCKHORN, KY): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
Access to nature trail and Buckhorn Lake for fishing and boating
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Monthly interpretive programs offered during summer
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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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.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Buckhorn Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Buckhorn Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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