Buckhorn Day Use

Federal campground in Buckhorn Lake

Location: Buckhorn, KY, KY

Price: From $30 per night

Price range: $30–$60 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)

Season: May through October

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.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/buckhorn-day-use to be notified when sites open up.

Small, affordable day-use campground with essential amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, and restrooms. Offers fishing areas and playgrounds nearby the sites.

Wildlife alert: American Black Bear and Eastern Copperhead present in the area; also Bald Eagle, Osprey, and Red-tailed Hawk.

Insider tips for Buckhorn Day Use: Book early—this is a federal campground with only 3 tent sites and high demand. Reservations are managed via bulletin board calendar at each shelter by party last name. Day-use reservation reserves the entire site for the whole day.

Skip Buckhorn Day Use if: You need hookups—no hookups available at sites.. You plan to visit outside May through October—seasonal operations only.. You want to consume alcohol—prohibited at this day-use area..

Best time to visit Buckhorn Day Use: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Buckhorn Campground (BUCKHORN, KY), Trace Branch Campground (BUCKHORN, KY), Carr Creek Lake Shelters (Sassafras, KY), Littcarr Campground (SASSAFRAS, KY).