Buckhorn Day Use
Open for day-use reservations via Recreation.gov. This is a day-use only facility with no overnight camping. Reservations are posted on bulletin boards at each shelter.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 6:11PM EDT until July 22 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 510 IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT WEDNESDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST KENTUCKY MARTIN IN SOUTH CENTRAL KENTUCKY MCCREARY WHITLEY IN SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY BELL FLOYD HARLAN KNOTT KNOX LESLIE LETCHER PERRY PIKE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARBOURVILLE, COAL RUN, CORBIN, CUMBERLAND, ELKHORN CITY, HARLAN, HAZARD, HINDMAN, HYDEN, INEZ, JENKINS, MIDDLESBORO, PIKEVILLE, PINEVILLE, PIPPA PASSES, PRESTONSBURG, SOUTH WILLIAMSON, STEARNS, WHEELWRIGHT, WHITESBURG, WHITLEY CITY, AND WILLIAMSBURG.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 3:48PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central, northeast, south central, and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Bath, Elliott, Estill, Fleming, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell and Rowan. In northeast Kentucky, Johnson and Martin. In south central Kentucky, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Magoffin, Morgan, Owsley, Perry, Pike and Wolfe. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with torrential downpours are anticipated. These storms could move repeatedly over a few locations resulting in swaths of heavy rain and isolated to scattered instances of flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Buckhorn Day Use is a day-use recreation area located on Buckhorn Lake in Perry County, Kentucky. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this facility provides three group shelters available for reservation: Chestnut Shelter (non-electric), Red Bud Shelter (electric), and Birch Shelter (electric). Once a reservation is made, the shelter is reserved for the entire day. The area features playgrounds, fishing access to Buckhorn Lake, restrooms, and grills located near each shelter site. This is a popular spot for family gatherings, reunions, and group picnics. Alcohol use is prohibited at all sites. This is strictly a day-use facility. No overnight camping is permitted at Buckhorn Day Use. For overnight camping at Buckhorn Lake, visitors should look to nearby Buckhorn Campground, which offers tent and RV sites.
Directions
From Hazard, Kentucky, travel 9 miles north on KY 15, then 20 miles east on KY 28 to reach Buckhorn Day Use area. The entrance is along Buckhorn Lake and is well signed. Once onsite, check the bulletin boards in front of each shelter for reservation details.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $30 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov |
Availability
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