Buckhorn Campground
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About Buckhorn Campground
Buckhorn Campground is a national park campground at Buckhorn Lake in Perry County, Kentucky. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Buckhorn Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 50 ft. Campers rate it 4.8/5 across 100 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Buckhorn Lake include Buckhorn Day Use and Trace Branch Campground.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 183 · 2024: 148 · 2025: 158
Location
Address
Buckhorn, Kentucky
Coordinates
37.3508, -83.4728
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 214 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Buckhorn Day Use
Buckhorn Lake
Trace Branch Campground
Buckhorn Lake
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Carr Creek Lake
Carr Creek State Park
Carr Creek State Park
Littcarr Campground
Carr Creek Lake
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
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Buckhorn Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Buckhorn Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Buckhorn Campground?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Buckhorn Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Buckhorn Campground right now?
Buckhorn Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Buckhorn Campground located?
Buckhorn Campground is located in Buckhorn Lake, near Buckhorn, Kentucky.
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