Kentucky Camping Areas
Trace Branch Buckhorn Lake Camping Area is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky, with stunning views of the Buckhorn Lake and surrounding mountains. The area boasts numerous hiking trails, including the Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, which is only a short drive away. Visitors can also enjoy water activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming at the lake, or explore nearby attractions like the Red River Gorge Geological Area.
The campground offers both first-come-first-serve and reservation options with a total of 97 campsites, 71 of which have electric hookups. Additional amenities include showers, restrooms, a dump station, and a playground. Visitors can also purchase firewood and ice at the on-site camp store.
An interesting fact about the area is that Buckhorn Lake was created in the 1960s as part of a flood control project by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lake spans over 1,220 acres and is a popular spot for recreational activities.
The best time of year to visit is the spring and fall when temperatures are mild, ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s. Summer temperatures can reach the 80s and 90s, making water activities more enjoyable but camping less comfortable. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing, making the campground less accessible. Get driving directions.
Trace Branch - Buckhorn Lake
Trace Branch Buckhorn Lake Camping Area is located in the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky, with stunning views of the Buckhorn Lake and surrounding mountains. The area boasts numerous hiking trails, including the Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, which is only a short drive away. Visitors can also enjoy water activities such as fishing, boating, and swimming at the lake, or explore nearby attractions like the Red River Gorge Geological Area.
The campground offers both first-come-first-serve and reservation options with a total of 97 campsites, 71 of which have electric hookups. Additional amenities include showers, restrooms, a dump station, and a playground. Visitors can also purchase firewood and ice at the on-site camp store.
An interesting fact about the area is that Buckhorn Lake was created in the 1960s as part of a flood control project by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The lake spans over 1,220 acres and is a popular spot for recreational activities.
The best time of year to visit is the spring and fall when temperatures are mild, ranging from the mid-60s to mid-70s. Summer temperatures can reach the 80s and 90s, making water activities more enjoyable but camping less comfortable. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing, making the campground less accessible. Get driving directions.
Weather Forecast
Area Streamflow Levels
Gauge | Streamflow |
---|---|
Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine
USGS 03282120 |
8,300 cfs |
Cutshin Creek At Wooton
USGS 03280700 |
83 cfs |
Sturgeon Creek At Cressmont
USGS 03282040 |
145 cfs |
Licking River At Blue Lick Springs
USGS 03250500 |
601 cfs |
South Fork Kentucky River At Booneville
USGS 03281500 |
666 cfs |
Goose Creek At Manchester
USGS 03281100 |
18 cfs |
Ohio River At Ironton
USGS 03216070 |
88,100 cfs |
Nearby Campgrounds
Camping Area | Campsites | Reservations | Toilets | Showers | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
May Springs | Numerous | 1,103 ft | |||
Panther Creek State Park | 50 | 1,192 ft | |||
Willie Begley Memorial RV Park | Numerous | 954 ft | |||
Clay Lick - DFWR | Numerous | 740 ft | |||
North Fork - DFWR | Numerous | 734 ft | |||
Twin Knobs Rec Area | 623 | 773 ft | |||
Zilpo Rec Area | 368 | 764 ft | |||
Paragon | 9 | 731 ft | |||
Buckhorn Dam Rec Area - Buckhorn Lake | 33 | 740 ft | |||
Trace Branch - Buckhorn Lake | 20 | 865 ft | |||
Cherokee Lake County Park | 74 | 1,150 ft |