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23 total sitesAbout Buckhorn Campground
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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Showers
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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.
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
Tisha T
VerifiedJuly 12, 2020 • Stayed at: C21, Loop: BUCK
We love Buckhorn. We just need to add more camping sites
Peter R
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: C04, Loop: BUCK
Water drop offs for kayaks were flooded with boats, the one boat ramp across the hill was disgusting. Lots of trash in the water. Other places were flooded with fishermen so I couldn't interrupt there fishing with kayaks. The campground was beautiful. It was very family oriented.
Peter R
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: C04, Loop: BUCK
Water drop offs for kayaks were flooded with boats, the one boat ramp across the hill was disgusting. Lots of trash in the water. Other places were flooded with fishermen so I couldn't interrupt there fishing with kayaks. The campground was beautiful. It was very family oriented.
Jamie W
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: C14, Loop: BUCK
By far our favorite place to camp. Campground is always clean and staff is always ready to be of assistance.
Jamie W
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2020 • Stayed at: C14, Loop: BUCK
By far our favorite place to camp. Campground is always clean and staff is always ready to be of assistance.
Jeffery C
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: C26, Loop: BUCK
Is the perfect place to make memories,many ones were. Gave us a long over due reunion with family we usually only see during holidays. Bring loved ones together for the best reason, camping.
Jeffery C
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: C26, Loop: BUCK
Is the perfect place to make memories,many ones were. Gave us a long over due reunion with family we usually only see during holidays. Bring loved ones together for the best reason, camping.
Robert J
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: BUCK
Great campground really near a nice little boat ramp and overlooking the water. Would recommend any day. The lady that overlooks the campground is super nice also. Great campground!!!
Dean N
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: C07, Loop: BUCK
The Best place to camp very peaceful and beautiful
Robert J
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: C08, Loop: BUCK
Great campground really near a nice little boat ramp and overlooking the water. Would recommend any day. The lady that overlooks the campground is super nice also. Great campground!!!
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 />...
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.
Traveling east From Hazard, take KY 15 North 9 mi to 28 W (left turn) through Chavies. Follow Highway 28 West straight and go 15 mi to Buckhorn.
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