BUCKHORN CAMPGROUND
BUCKHORN CAMPGROUND
BUCKHORN CAMPGROUND

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23 total sites

About Buckhorn Campground

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.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
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Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

23 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 C02, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 43 ft long
🚐 C03, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 ft long
🚐 C04, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C05, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C06, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C07, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C08, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C09, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C12, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C13, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 ft long
🚐 C14, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long
🚐 C15, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C16, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 35 ft long
🚐 C17, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C19/20, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long
🚐 C21, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C22/23, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C24, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C25, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C26, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C27, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C29, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long
🚐 C31, Loop: BUCK RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 ft long

Reviews (235)

What Guests Are Saying

Buckhorn Campground is highly praised for its friendly staff, clean facilities, and well-maintained grounds, making it a favorite among families. The campground offers a peaceful atmosphere, great amenities like fishing, playgrounds, and laundry facilities, and is ideal for a relaxing getaway. Some minor concerns included occasional bugs and slight maintenance issues, but overall, visitors express a strong desire to return.

Review Summary

4.6
235 reviews
5
77.0%
181
4
11.5%
27
3
4.7%
11
2
4.7%
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1
2.1%
5

Burl S

May 21, 2026

5

very nice campground. we stayed for 9 days at site 18. nice level pads.

Joene S

Verified

May 27, 2026 • Stayed at: C29, Loop: BUCK

4

best campsite ever!
love the cleanliness, everything seems to be in order and feels safe

Sharon L

Verified

June 1, 2026 • Stayed at: C14, Loop: BUCK

5

We love this campground. There is plenty space between campers. We were hoping that the remodeling had been completed and the sites all concrete. The gravels at the camp sites are a nightmare to keeping the camper clean. This is definitely an upgrade that I would recommend. The gravels are al the only complaint I have.

Shawn B

Verified

June 1, 2026 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: BUCK

2

We stayed at Buckhorn Campground for a week and was disappointed by how inaccurate the Recreation.gov listing is. It advertises swimming and Wi-Fi, neither of which exists. There's also no mention that the dam is under construction or that the closest local amenities are quite far away. The campground feels insecure with no gate or anyone checking passes, and staff is only present a few hours per day. Future campers should know the real situation before booking.

Jack T

Verified

June 2, 2026 • Stayed at: C22/23, Loop: BUCK

5

Nice campground very clean and lots of room for activities

Michael C

Verified

June 20, 2026 • Stayed at: C09, Loop: BUCK

1

There were a lot of children roaming around after quiet time yelling, screaming, riding bikes and scooters, with no parents around, some appeared to be 2 or 3 years old who try to follow people inside their campers. Some children came on our campsite and destroyed some of my solar lights, ripping leaves and flowers off of them. Dogs not on leashes, just running free and people not cleaning up after their dogs! Next door to us had a camper sitting there and no one at it until the last night we were there, camper has no tag on it, it was in the same spot last year. When individuals showed up to the camper, they had their grey tank just pouring out on the ground, can see a gaping hole where it has poured out for quite a while. There were side by sides and razors riding around and parking at campsites. There were children who threw trash on the ground continuously and refused to pick up. There were children who were in the bathrooms who locked the stall doors and climbed out underneath, so nobody could use the female restrooms. There were multiple campers that were just sitting there and nobody at them, but then people showed up and moved them to another site with new dates on them, but left again. All of which seem to be friends or family of camp host. Don’t get me wrong, she is a nice person, but doesn’t enforce rules at all. Will definitely NOT be returning to this campground. I will be forwarding videos to the Army Corps of Engineers because that 8 night stay we paid for was horrible, we literally got 1 peaceful night sleep out of the whole stay.

Tiffany B

June 29, 2026

5

We always enjoy our trips to Buckhorn Campground! Our kiddos make new friends each trip and usually have a few old friends. They always have a blast riding bikes, playing basketball, wiggle ball, horseshoes, and volleyball! Let’s not forget to mention all their fishing story’s. The host and her family are always friendly and helpful! The atmosphere in general is just calm and inviting! We don’t use the shower house often because we use our camper shower but the times we have it’s been clean. We look forward to our next trip!

Lyla B

Verified

July 7, 2026 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: BUCK

3

It was fine for us, we spent one night there on our trip.

Ginger H

Verified

July 9, 2026 • Stayed at: C05, Loop: BUCK

2

Host were nice. Campsites firepits needed cleaning.

Doug B

Verified

July 9, 2026 • Stayed at: C06, Loop: BUCK

5

We enjoy a relaxing get away here. Close to home, camp with friends and make new friends. Just an all around get away.

Location & Directions for Buckhorn Campground

804 Buckhorn Dam Rd, Buckhorn, KY 41721-8808 United States

Elevation: 311 ft

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 mi to Buckhorn.<br />...

Nearest town

Buckhorn, KY - 0.3 mi

About 1 min to downtown

Highway access

Buckhorn Campground is accessible via I-64 and the Mountain Parkway. From I-64, take the Mountain Parkway to Slade, then KY 11 South to Booneville, and continue on KY 28 West to the campground.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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Population: 95

Nearby larger city

Kingsport, TN

Approx. 75 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 755 ft

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