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Buckhorn Lake
Buckhorn Lake, KY is situated in the Cumberland Plateau of eastern Kentucky. This is an area that possesses a landscape as rugged as any found in the State. The plateau is deeply traversed by a series of narrow, winding valleys separated by steep watersheds and covered by a network of continuously branching streams. Originating in the southeast and flowing generally northwestward, the Kentucky River is one of the region's major rivers.
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From Hazard, 9 miles north on KY 15, 20 miles east on KY 28.
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Confluence Recreation Area Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
Shelter Hemlock located in Conflunce, KY near Buckhorn Lake and Trace Branch Campground.
Recreation
Fishing and Playground
Facilities
Shelter, Restroom Facility & Playground
Natural Features
Located near Buckhorn Lake
Nearby Attractions
Trace Branch Campoground (Ball Court, Play ground, Boat Ramp)
Charges & Cancellations
Cancelations of shelters must be made a miniunm of at lease on day in advance.
Leatherwood Recreation Area Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
Shelter Leatherwood located on Buckhorn Lake
Recreation
Shelter Leatherwood, Fishing Peer,
Facilities
Vault Toilets
Natural Features
Buckhorn Lake
Nearby Attractions
Buckhorn Campground, Play ground, Basketball Court, Boat Ramp.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancelations of shelters must be made a miniunm of at least one day in advance.
BUCKHORN CAMPGROUND Campground
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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.TRACE BRANCH CAMPGROUND Campground
List of CampsitesOverview
The Trace Branch Campground, located on Buckhorn Lake, is a great launchpad for outdoor activities in Kentucky's lush Cumberland Plateau. The facility features plenty of shade and open grassy areas for spreading out and enjoying the landscape of the Appalachian Mountain Range.Recreation
Buckhorn lake offers ideal conditions for anglers including seclusion from fishing pressure and boat traffic, producing some of the best muskie fishing in the area.With comfortable water temperatures,swimming and water skiing are popular in summer months and hikers are encouraged to take advantage of the area's many miles of trails.
Facilities
Trace Branch Campground boasts mostly waterfront campsites with electric and water hookups. Amenities include a shower house, playground, horseshoe pits, and a convenient fishing area.A general store is about three miles from the Campground.
Natural Features
Buckhorn Lake is situated in the Cumberland Plateau of eastern Kentucky. The rugged plateau landscape is deeply traversed by a series of narrow, winding valleys separated by steep watersheds with branching streams. The Kentucky River feeds the lake, originating in the southeast of the state and flowing generally northwestward.Nearby Attractions
Nearby destinations include the Lilley Cornett Woods, Daniel Boone National Forest, Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the Red River Gorge Geological Area.Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Facility
This recreation area is part of Buckhorn Lake
Gays Creek Facility
This recreation area is part of Buckhorn Lake
