Buckhorn Dam Campground, near Buckhorn, Kentucky, is a fantastic spot for families looking to enjoy the great outdoors. With a range of sites for tents, RVs, and even glamping, it’s designed to cater to all kinds of campers.

This campground shines with its clean facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and a laundry area. Families rave about the impressive playground and sports courts, making it a hit with kids. One visitor noted, “Hands down the best playground for kids we have seen in a campground.” Plus, you can fish right next to your site, which adds a nice touch to the camping experience.

If you’re into exploring, you’re in luck. Buckhorn Dam Campground is close to Buckhorn Lake, perfect for boating and swimming. The surrounding area is also a great spot for wildlife watching, especially if you’re hoping to catch a glimpse of elk. Campers appreciate the friendly hosts who go the extra mile, like providing coffee and doughnuts on special occasions.

While the campground is simple and well-maintained, it offers everything you need for a memorable stay. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer adventure, Buckhorn Dam Campground is a solid choice for making lasting memories with family and friends.

## 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.
## 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.

Buckhorn Dam Campground

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I just went on a long weekend trip and my main focus was to fish and check out some geology. I was really happy with all the amenities available and close proximity to my interest. GREAT PLACE.

Close to Daniel Boone National Forest and the Red River Gorge

great view of the lake, enjoyed camping there

buckhorn Lake

**This area is the best place to see Elk in the east! This is a small campground near Buckhorn Lake. It is close to the water for boating and swimming, there is a playground, but for much else you will need to travel outside the area.  There is a resort park called Buckhorn Lake nearby, which is a state facility with cabin camping (and a lodge), that is much more built up. Your GPS may be confused.**

**Yay: We liked the simplicity of the site, it is well taken care of.**

**Nay: No complaints but you need to bring your own boat.**

**Surprise: The ELK (not at the campground though).**

Simple site outside Daniel Boone National Forest 

This has ranked #1 for campgrounds for our family this season. 

Nestled in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, this campground has all the things your family could want to do in nature. 

Check in was super easy and the staff was great. 

The site was very easy to get to. 

We were on site 13 and it was nearly perfectly level from left to right. It had both 30 and 50 amp hookups and water (about 35psi on pressure). 
Each site has a charcoal grill, a fire pit with a grate for cooking and a large picnic table. 

Our site backed up to the creek and a nice little levee for fishing. You could also go up back the park and fish right at the spillway from Buckhorn Lake Dam. Really fun experience. 

Hands down the best playground for kids we have seen in a campground. 

They had a large bathhouse with super clean bathrooms. Unsure about showers as I use the one in my TT. 

There were horseshoe pits in two locations in the campsite. Several locations to dispose of trash. They also provided trash bags upon arrival. 

Laundry facilities onsite and firewood you could purchase. 

The dump station was clean and easily accessible with a hose for flushing. 

Erica and her husband are the hosts and were so friendly and helpful. We were there over Mother’s Day weekend and they provided coffee juice and doughnuts for Mother’s Day. 

A ton of kiddos for kids to play with and a great area for their bikes, etc. 

We 100% will be back to this campground this season. 

Great Family Camground in the Mountains of E. KY

The bathrooms and showers was clean. They have a place to do laundry. Very nice playground, basketball court, swing, and volleyball court. We got to fish right beside our camper. Definitely recommend!


Perfect for families with kids!

The map for this campground isn’t quite accurate. Also, the price is $24 p/ night not $14. Not quite what we were looking for. 


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