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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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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.
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
Matthew M
VerifiedJune 17, 2024 • Stayed at: S-07, Loop: CMPG
Sites are WAY too small, and the one I was at was way out of level. No cell service.
Matthew M
VerifiedJune 17, 2024 • Stayed at: S-07, Loop: CMPG
Sites are WAY too small, and the one I was at was way out of level. No cell service.
Shari W
VerifiedMay 18, 2024 • Stayed at: S-04, Loop: CMPG
Although the road getting back to campgrounds is kind of hairy, the campground was great! Clean, quiet and very friendly
Shari W
VerifiedMay 18, 2024 • Stayed at: S-04, Loop: CMPG
Although the road getting back to campgrounds is kind of hairy, the campground was great! Clean, quiet and very friendly
dennis h
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: S-26, Loop: CMPG
The host and hostess we’re very friendly, great experience
dennis h
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2023 • Stayed at: S-26, Loop: CMPG
The host and hostess we’re very friendly, great experience
James S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: S-11, Loop: CMPG
This campground is well maintained and very clean! Beautiful views of the river. A very nice park for the kiddos! Will definitely be back again! Also great pricing on fire wood!
James S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: S-11, Loop: CMPG
This campground is well maintained and very clean! Beautiful views of the river. A very nice park for the kiddos! Will definitely be back again! Also great pricing on fire wood!
Tanya I
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: S-23, Loop: CMPG
nice, family friendly place
Tanya I
VerifiedAugust 29, 2023 • Stayed at: S-23, Loop: CMPG
nice, family friendly place
Location & Directions for Trace Branch Campground
804 Buckhorn Dam Road, Buckhorn, KY 41721-8808 United States
Elevation: 327 ft
Getting There
From Lexington, KY, take I-75 south 83 mi to London. Take exit 41 or 38 to Daniel Boone Parkway east and continue 44 mi to Hyden Spur. Exit towards Tim Couch Pass and turn left towards Thousandsticks onto Bull Creek Road. <br /><br /> Go 2.5 mi to...
From Lexington, KY, take I-75 south 83 mi to London. Take exit 41 or 38 to Daniel Boone Parkway east and continue 44 mi to Hyden Spur. Exit towards Tim Couch Pass and turn left towards Thousandsticks onto Bull Creek Road.
Go 2.5 mi to KY Highway 257, then head north about 9 mi to the Confluence bridge. Turn right and cross the bridge, then take a left on Mosley Bend Road. Continue 2 mi to Trace Branch Campground on your left.
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.
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: October 18, 2026
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