Leatherwood Recreation Area
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About Leatherwood Recreation Area
Leatherwood Recreation Area is a national park campground at Buckhorn Lake in 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.
Leatherwood Recreation Area 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.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 815 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Buckhorn Lake include Confluence Recreation Area.
Total reservations in May — 2023: 1
Location
Address
Buckhorn, Kentucky
Coordinates
0.0000, 0.0000
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •May sees 1 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Rock Creek Guard Station
Ashley National Forest
Confluence Recreation Area
Buckhorn Lake
Dam West Overlook Picnic Shelter
Lake Shelbyville
Knightville Dam
Knightville Dam
Kipahulu Campground
Haleakalā National Park
Auxiliary Dam
Sequoia National Forest
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Leatherwood Recreation Area FAQ
How far in advance should I book Leatherwood Recreation Area?
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 Leatherwood Recreation Area?
May typically sees the highest reservation activity at Leatherwood Recreation Area. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Leatherwood Recreation Area right now?
Leatherwood Recreation Area 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 Leatherwood Recreation Area located?
Leatherwood Recreation Area is located in Buckhorn Lake, near Buckhorn, Kentucky.
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