Buckhorn Campground, Buckhorn, KY

Buckhorn Campground in Perry county is located 1 hr 43 min southeast of Richmond, KY with an elevation of 1,025 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of May to the end of September. 28 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 28 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $14.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, swimming, marina. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.

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37.34533, -83.47136
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(606) 398-7220 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$14 - $60

Campsite Reviews (69)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		67%
4 star		16%
3 star		6%
2 star		6%
1 star		3%

@DavidM1864120 · Camped on Sep 23, 2024 at Campsite #C7

Very nice, small campground. Very good host!

@AprilB5759478 · Camped on Sep 19, 2024 at Campsite #C3

Love the campground!

@JefferyA8E4D7E · Camped on Sep 17, 2024 at Campsite #C8

This is a nice little campground. Our site was level, only issue were the bees. The bathroom and showers were clean. As for laundry, there are 3 washers and dryers in a little building with AC. (bring your quarters) We have Verizon cell service and were able to stream videos. No antenna TV signal. When picking your site notice that some of the sites have concrete patio while others are fine gravel.

@AllanGC3C08081 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #C9

We had a very good time at Buckhorn campground. Dont know her name, but the camp host there was very friendly & informative. The campgrounds were well taken care of and other camp/COE employees or volunteers were around most every day working on something or cleaning the restrooms & showers. We used the laundry facilities one day and washers/dryers were clean and worked well. Only downside was the fish werent biting. Very quiet at this campground.

@JamesC5011896 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #C9

One of the best campgrounds we have ever had the pleasure of staying at. We have visited twice and both times we have been be pleased with the campground. The park attendants are super nice. Park is clean, well maintained and kid friendly. Bath houses were clean. This is a hidden gem. There is not a lot of stores, gas stations, etc.. close, so pack what you need. But the campground is peaceful and quiet. Perfection. We drive 2.5 hours to camp at this location, well worth the drive.

@BillyC1653791 · Camped on Jul 11, 2024 at Campsite #C19

Excellent host and camp site.

@DoyleDBBADADBF · Camped on Jun 24, 2024 at Campsite #C9

Everything was clean and neat. Camp host very friendly! Overall wonderful experience

@Bonniean3DEB48 · Camped on Jun 19, 2024 at Campsite #C7

Great experience, we go there every summer. Very nice and helpful site attendants. Will continue to reserve at least twice a year.

@KalleyN50210B3 · Camped on Jun 12, 2024 at Campsite #C26

Had a great few days' getaway with family. My son loves to fish at Buckhorn Lake. Host at the campground is so nice and very helpful. Very quiet and peaceful place to enjoy some down time from work. Everything is clean and well taken care of. If you love being on the Lake and fishing, this is the place to be.

@KevinIBFDB0EEB · Camped on Jun 7, 2024 at Campsite #C19

The campground was well kept and clean. We only stayed one night but experienced no issues.

@JamesL2887084 · Camped on Jun 1, 2024 at Campsite #C12

Easily accessed and very clean facility

@donnaK1849426 · Camped on May 11, 2024 at Campsite #C14

Lovely small campground. Quiet and well maintained

@DavidR1068316 · Camped on May 5, 2024 at Campsite #C7

Very nice location and friendly host. I will definitely visit again.

@KerriTB8E69FC4 · Camped on Sep 17, 2023 at Campsite #C7

Unfortunately not the campground for us. Sites were more set up for RV camping not for tent camping as there was no privacy and sites were close together. Site fire pit and grill were not cleaned out. The bathroom/shower house not clean either. The trail that they did have was completely unmaintained and washed out with a severe grade to access trail. Access to the river was good with a few benches and pavilion down by the dam. If we we in a rv and the area was cleaner would have been 4 star review.

@WilliamP724185 · Camped on Sep 7, 2023 at Campsite #C14

Stayed at our first COE, Buckhorn Dam Campground in Kentucky. Beautiful campground at the base of the dam. Mostly well kept and clean but our site was not. Cigarette butts, fishing lures (and assuming hooks?) , and trash all over the site. We found a plastic bottle, lures, and a knot of fishing wire in the fire pit. LOVE the cost and beauty of most of the campground but we are a little disappointed by our experience.

@kathyd9839154 · Camped on Sep 4, 2023 at Campsite #C18

We stayed at Buckhorn on a moments notice. We were able to book a site at Recreation.gov. It was very late at night and the gate was left open for us. Very nice laundry facilities.

@TimothyW265968 · Camped on Aug 25, 2023 at Campsite #C19

nice time

@LewisB4635716 · Camped on Aug 20, 2023 at Campsite #C13

Very helpful staff plus something there for everyone in the family to do.

@RickyC5308883 · Camped on Aug 19, 2023 at Campsite #C8

Great campground. Mostly used by locals on weekends, very quiet on weekdays. Clean bathrooms and large showers with plenty of hot water . 4 bars of 4G LTE on ATT and Verizon

@ConnieH6529464 · Camped on Aug 11, 2023 at Campsite #C13

We love this campground so peaceful and a great place for our grandkids. This is the kids favorite. Cant wait to come back in September.

@RalphH03F5EEBC · Camped on Jul 24, 2023 at Campsite #C5

Very well taken care of small campground. Off the beaten path for sure, with a long winding narrow road to get there, but almost, if not all sites were on the water. Had a pleasant stay there.

@EdwinT9083923 · Camped on Jul 22, 2023 at Campsite #C26

One of my favorite places. Buckhorn is not overcrowded like most places.

@StevenL6130350 · Camped on Jun 23, 2023 at Campsite #C27

Very happy with our stay. Everything at the campground was clean and well maintained. No issues at all. Highly recommend.

@TanaeL9A7ACF23 · Camped on Jun 19, 2023 at Campsite #C16

I enjoyed the scenery. It was a wonderful trip/getaway.

@DerekB3528004 · Camped on May 8, 2023 at Campsite #C7

I should give it a 1 star to keep people away. Definitely a hidden gem. Beautiful small park, decent size sites, clean, quiet. Most sites back up to the water. Bathrooms were clean and well stocked. Hopefully will get to visit again. Come stocked up no Walmart or large grocery store close by.

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