Buckhorn Campground, KY - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Buckhorn Campground is located in the Redbird Ranger District, Daniel Boone National Forest (1 hr 43 min southeast of Richmond, KY) with an elevation of 1,025 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites including 6 tent-only sites. 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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4.5 out of 5

5 star		70%
4 star		14%
3 star		6%
2 star		5%
1 star		3%

@SharonL7105422 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #C12

This camp ground is so clean and well taken care of.

@LawrenceW87932 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #C22

Small campground, not noisy, beautifully kept, and very close to dam for fishing and swimming.

@MillieW5004017 · Camped on Jul 2, 2025 at Campsite #C16

My family and I have been visiting this park for 30+ years for the 4th of July. We have lost a few but we have also gained a bunch. We LOVE camping here. It is family oriented and very friendly.

@DonnieM515BAB6 · Camped on Jun 26, 2025 at Campsite #C12

We love it here. Kid friendly.

@RobertH1222975 · Camped on Jun 25, 2025 at Campsite #C14

When I arrived, the groundskeepers were busy mowing the grass and weeds which werent really necessary but with the holiday weekend coming up it was an extra touch. Had no problem with the check in as I just set up my camp and left. When I returned, the campground host had already done my check in and had my passes at my campsite. I stayed for almost two weeks with no issues except for the restroom and bathhouse lights were off at night instead of the day. The issue was resolved before my stay was over though. Been going here for over thirty years and hope to keep it up for several years to come.

@JoyceBE6209340 · Camped on Jun 21, 2025 at Campsite #C5

Campsite attendants are very friendly and welcoming very helpful. Its a place of relaxation, calm and peaceful. Close to lake for our boat for fishing. Very family oriented.

@SarahH2673287 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #C9

Nice spot on the water. Pretty park.

@AmyT9468092 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #C9

Love this campground! The attendants are very nice and helpful. I appreciate how hard they work to keep the facilities clean for guests to enjoy their time at the campground.

@LaureliO9377EE · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #C12

Everything was great. The bugs were just really bad and we weren't prepared so we left a little early. Go prepared in the summer for bugs.

@RICKEYN2446523 · Camped on May 23, 2025 at Campsite #C7

Excellent campsite. Well kept. Clean. Friendly staff. Great location. Quiet.

@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.

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