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Buckhorn Campground

38
sites
Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov
best months

Is Buckhorn Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Buckhorn Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • 38 sites for group and RV and tent campingReservable on Recreation.gov
  • At 1,007 ft
  • Near BuckhornRedbird Ranger District · Daniel Boone National Forest

Buckhorn Campground on Buckhorn Lake, provides the perfect outdoor escape in eastern Kentucky's lush Cumberland Plateau. The campground is packed with activities to entertain all ages, including monthly interpretive programs offered during summer months and convenient access for boating and fishing on Buckhorn Lake.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Best time to go · Mar–Jun, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Buckhorn Campground

    Best months: March–June and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      44° / 24°

    2. Feb

      49° / 27°

    3. Mar

      59° / 32°

    4. Apr

      70° / 41°

    5. May

      78° / 52°

    6. Jun

      84° / 61°

    7. Jul

      87° / 65°

    8. Aug

      85° / 64°

    9. Sep

      80° / 58°

    10. Oct

      70° / 45°

    11. Nov

      58° / 34°

    12. Dec

      49° / 28°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Buckhorn Lake, KY, 0.6 mi away at 780 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Buckhorn Campground

38 sites for group and RV and tent camping

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