Trace Branch Campground

TRACE BRANCH CAMPGROUND
TRACE BRANCH CAMPGROUND
TRACE BRANCH CAMPGROUND

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

24 total sites

RV Sites

24 sites

About Trace Branch Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 24

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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

24 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 S-02, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-03, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-04, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-06, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-07, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-08, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-09, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-11, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-12, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-13, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-14, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-15, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-16, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-18, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-19, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-20, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-21, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-22, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-23, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-24, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-25, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-26, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-27, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 S-28, Loop: CMPG RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (70)

What Guests Are Saying

Trace Branch Campground offers a peaceful and family-friendly atmosphere, with friendly and accommodating hosts who maintain clean facilities. Many visitors appreciate its proximity to home, making it convenient for families, especially those with children. The campground is also noted for its beautiful surroundings and opportunities for kayaking and fishing, despite some navigation challenges.

Review Summary

4.2
70 reviews
5
60.0%
42
4
22.9%
16
3
5.7%
4
2
2.9%
2
1
8.6%
6

Joseph D

Verified

June 1, 2026 Stayed at: S-03, Loop: CMPG

5

Host were super nice and helpful. Not many campers there so it was peaceful.

Patricia B

Verified

May 31, 2026 Stayed at: S-28, Loop: CMPG

5

We love it at Trace Branch Campground. The host and thier family are awesome and very friendly. We like this campground because it is close to home and our family can visit any time. We also like it because me and my husband both work full time and we can stay at the campground and go to work from there. Another reason is that we have an autistic grandson and he loves being there. He loves the water and the playground, and the host's family are very good with him. It is almost like a family campground where everyone watches everyone's children while outside playing. It has been kept clean every time we've been there.

Joel M

Verified

October 8, 2025 Stayed at: S-22, Loop: CMPG

5

The camp host was beyond friendly and accommodating! The facilities were clean and well maintained. We will definitely be going back to Trace Branch campground

Joel M

Verified

October 8, 2025 Stayed at: S-22, Loop: CMPG

5

The camp host was beyond friendly and accommodating! The facilities were clean and well maintained. We will definitely be going back to Trace Branch campground

Gordon B

Verified

September 2, 2025 Stayed at: S-26, Loop: CMPG

5

Nice quiet and beautiful place. Hosts are very friendly and helpful

Gordon B

Verified

September 2, 2025 Stayed at: S-26, Loop: CMPG

5

Nice quiet and beautiful place. Hosts are very friendly and helpful

Tony H

Verified

September 5, 2024 Stayed at: S-23, Loop: CMPG

5

Thus place was a great place to stay, especially if you like kayking and fishing. Make sure you don't follow google maps, it will lead you down a 1 lane road and we had to back our trailer up for nearly 1/2 mile. But the campground was definitely worth the trip.

Tony H

Verified

September 5, 2024 Stayed at: S-23, Loop: CMPG

5

Thus place was a great place to stay, especially if you like kayking and fishing. Make sure you don't follow google maps, it will lead you down a 1 lane road and we had to back our trailer up for nearly 1/2 mile. But the campground was definitely worth the trip.

Glenn A

Verified

August 6, 2024 Stayed at: S-03, Loop: CMPG

5

The campground was great. The two host mother and daughter were both very sweet and friendly. They were the best ever. The people in the community also were helpful in that they not just gave direction but lead me miles down the road to my destinations. Restrooms and showers were clean and stocked with supplies. There was a brand new playground my grand daughter loved. All the camp sites were clean as well as the entire campground. The campground is on a large lake with a boat launch at the campground. The campground is the prettiest and most peaceful I have ever stayed at. The only negative is that the road coming into the campground is narrow. Locals seemed fine with it though. Bring a map as there is no internet for Map Quest. We enjoyed no internet at the campground as we played Old Maids in the evening with our 8 year old granddaughter. What fun.

Glenn A

Verified

August 6, 2024 Stayed at: S-03, Loop: CMPG

5

The campground was great. The two host mother and daughter were both very sweet and friendly. They were the best ever. The people in the community also were helpful in that they not just gave direction but lead me miles down the road to my destinations. Restrooms and showers were clean and stocked with supplies. There was a brand new playground my grand daughter loved. All the camp sites were clean as well as the entire campground. The campground is on a large lake with a boat launch at the campground. The campground is the prettiest and most peaceful I have ever stayed at. The only negative is that the road coming into the campground is narrow. Locals seemed fine with it though. Bring a map as there is no internet for Map Quest. We enjoyed no internet at the campground as we played Old Maids in the evening with our 8 year old granddaughter. What fun.

Location Trace Branch Campground

Address:
804 Buckhorn Dam Road
Buckhorn, KY, 41721-8808
United States

Highway access

Trace Branch Campground is accessible via I-75, approximately 83 miles to the west, and the Daniel Boone Parkway, which connects to the campground via KY Highway 257.

Elevation: 327 feet

Distance to downtown

21 mi drive to downtown Buckhorn (about 43 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Campground is prone to flooding when lake levels are high
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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Last updated: September 3, 2026

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