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Trace Branch Campground

TRACE BRANCH CAMPGROUND
TRACE BRANCH CAMPGROUND
TRACE BRANCH CAMPGROUND

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

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

Reviews (68)

What Guests Are Saying

Trace Branch Campground offers a friendly and accommodating atmosphere with clean, well-maintained facilities and beautiful surroundings, ideal for kayaking and fishing. The hosts, a mother-daughter team, are praised for their helpfulness, and the campground features a new playground and a boat launch. While access roads can be narrow and some sites are small and uneven, the overall experience is enjoyable and peaceful, making it a popular choice for return visits.

Review Summary

4.2
68 reviews
5
58.8%
40
4
23.5%
16
3
5.9%
4
2
2.9%
2
1
8.8%
6

Shari W

Verified

May 18, 2024 Stayed at: S-04, Loop: CMPG

5

Although the road getting back to campgrounds is kind of hairy, the campground was great! Clean, quiet and very friendly

Shari W

Verified

May 18, 2024 Stayed at: S-04, Loop: CMPG

5

Although the road getting back to campgrounds is kind of hairy, the campground was great! Clean, quiet and very friendly

dennis h

Verified

September 18, 2023 Stayed at: S-26, Loop: CMPG

5

The host and hostess we’re very friendly, great experience

dennis h

Verified

September 18, 2023 Stayed at: S-26, Loop: CMPG

5

The host and hostess we’re very friendly, great experience

James S

Verified

September 17, 2023 Stayed at: S-11, Loop: CMPG

5

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

Verified

September 17, 2023 Stayed at: S-11, Loop: CMPG

5

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

Verified

August 29, 2023 Stayed at: S-23, Loop: CMPG

4

nice, family friendly place

Tanya I

Verified

August 29, 2023 Stayed at: S-23, Loop: CMPG

4

nice, family friendly place

Jessica B

Verified

August 12, 2023 Stayed at: S-12, Loop: CMPG

5

Love this campsite

Jessica B

Verified

August 12, 2023 Stayed at: S-12, Loop: CMPG

5

Love this campsite

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 37.2417 / -83.3728

Elevation: 327 feet

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: June 4, 2026

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