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
Water and Hygiene

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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2.1%
5

Gary C

July 13, 2026

5

Need to put a age limit on e bikes.Kids are going to get Hurt with these things.Not wearing helments and going to fast.Just a concerned parent.

Dal D

Verified

July 19, 2026 • Stayed at: C19/20, Loop: BUCK

4

It was a very beautiful campground but smaller than expected. It appeared that campsites were being upgraded with concrete pads. The closest grocery was 30 to 45 minutes away and the beach was 20 or more minutes. I rained often while we was there and water ran from the paved drive through our campsite. The children loved the playground. The showers were clean and well organized.

Robert H

Verified

July 21, 2026 • Stayed at: C14, Loop: BUCK

5

We have been going here for many years as a family camping trip. Great location and several sites to choose from. There are plenty of activities that you can do such as fishing, boating, hiking, volleyball court, playground, horseshoe pits, basketball court, and close enough to small shops in case you need some necessities.

Jean N

Verified

July 26, 2026 • Stayed at: C24, Loop: BUCK

5

Great family place to camp

James B

Verified

July 30, 2026 • Stayed at: C14, Loop: BUCK

4

The Buckhorn COE campground was one of the best well-maintained campgrounds we have ever visited. The site, bathrooms and laundry room were spotless. Our only issue was that another camper had occupied our reserved site. At first we thought that since we had arrived an hour prior to check-in time that they had just not completed their departure. Once the departure deadline had expired we contacted the host and they found the occupant sleeping inside. The host graciously switched us to another site but we witnessed the other camper simply move to another vacant site. It remains unclear whether this individual had been following the reservation process.

Glenna H

Verified

July 30, 2026 • Stayed at: C12, Loop: BUCK

5

Attendant was very professional. Everything was great just need to update on bathrooms and showers. Thank you!

Doug B

Verified

August 1, 2026 • Stayed at: C29, Loop: BUCK

5

We really enjoy the rest and relaxation of being in the outdoors. Such a peaceful atmosphere. One of our favorite things to do is fish. We love meeting new campers and making new friends each time we come. The camping attendants are so nice and helpful here.

Matthew C

Verified

August 1, 2026 • Stayed at: C12, Loop: BUCK

5

We love this campground. It is quiet, well maintained, clean bathrooms, fantastic playground and basketball and sand volleyball courts for kids as well as access to the spillway for fishing. It’s our family favorite campground. Highly recommend if your goal is a peacefully relaxing camping experience.

Sheri M

Verified

August 2, 2026 • Stayed at: C07, Loop: BUCK

5

Buckhorn is a nice, small campground. The bathrooms were very clean and everyone was super friendly. We sat in our campsite and watched turtles foating and fish jumping. Our cell service was spotty.

Linda S

Verified

August 8, 2026 • Stayed at: C12, Loop: BUCK

5

Beautiful campsite on the edge of Buckhorn Lake backwaters. Very clean, nice for family camping.
The camp host person (didnt get her name) was very helpful and welcoming. We enjoyed our stay!

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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Explore Buckhorn, KY

Population: 95

Nearby larger city

Kingsport, TN

Approx. 75 mi away (straight-line distance)

Elevation: 755 ft

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