Buckhorn Campground

Buckhorn Lake, KY · ≈52.7 mi to Richmond
Sites
37
Max rig
55 ft
Pull-through
No
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
52.7 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • Boating and swimming enthusiasts
  • RVers with water hookups needs
  • Campers with pets
  • ADA accessibility requirements

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing sewer hookups
  • Those seeking close-to-town convenience
  • Pull-through rig preference

Connectivity

Best bet: AT&TUsable LTE — good enough to stay connected · 1 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon
AT&TLTE
T-Mobile

What's here

28 StandardsDrive-In access
4 Tent Onlys (no Hookups)Hike-In access
2 Boat InsBoat-In access
1 Group StandardReserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 60 people
1 Group Shelter (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 20 people
1 Group ShelterReserved as one unit · Drive-In access · largest capacity: 20 people
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedDrinking waterDump stationElectric hookupsFire pitsFirewood availableFlush toiletsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeShowersUtility sinksWater hookups
Activities
BoatingCampingSwimming Site
Natural features
Riverfront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Richmond, ~52.7 miGet directions ↗

Photos

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Overview

Overview 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. Recreation Buckhorn Lake welcomes fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, swimming, hunting and just plain relaxing. The campground provides access to a nature trail and fishing areas as well. Facilities Buckhorn is packed with amenities to make your stay comfortable. A basketball court, playground and horseshoe pits will entertain visitors on-shore, while a swimming area and boat ramp, cater to visitors eager to explore the lake. Additional amenities include free wireless internet, electric hookups, laundry facilities, hot showers, vending machines, a dump station and flush toilets. Natural Features Buckhorn campground sits near the dam on Buckhorn Lake, surrounded by the beauty of the scenic Appalachian Mountain Range. The rugged plateau landscape is deeply traversed by a series of narrow, winding valleys separated by steep watersheds with branching streams. Fed by the waters of the Kentucky River, Buckhorn Lake extends for 1,230 surface-acres, providing plenty of water recreation opportunities. Buckhorn Campground was also recently recongnized as the location for the largest River Birch Tree in the country by The National Register of Big Trees, the tree measures 205 inches around, 117 feet high and an 85 foot crown on top, making this tree surely a sight to see. Nearby Attractions The park is just minutes from attractions like Carr Creek Lake and the Buckhorn Log Church. Rent a pontoon from Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, explore the Red River Gorge Geological Area or hike through the Daniel Boone National Forest.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground