Leatherwood Recreation Area

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Open for day-use shelter reservations. No overnight camping is permitted at this facility.

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Flood Watch issued July 21 at 8:41PM EDT until July 22 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY

8:41 PM — July 22nd, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in south central Kentucky, Laurel, McCreary, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Wayne and Whitley. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Clay, Harlan, Knott, Knox, Leslie, Letcher and Perry. * 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.

About

Leatherwood Recreation Area is a day-use recreation facility managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Buckhorn Lake in the Cumberland Plateau of southeastern Kentucky. The primary feature is Shelter Leatherwood, a covered group picnic shelter available for day-use reservations. Adjacent to the shelter is a fishing pier providing access to Buckhorn Lake's fishing opportunities. The facility includes vault toilets and is situated in a scenic forested setting typical of Perry County's deeply dissected plateau landscape. No overnight camping is permitted at this site. For camping near Buckhorn Lake, visitors should look to Buckhorn Campground or other nearby facilities. A playground, basketball court, and boat ramp are located in the vicinity.

Directions

Head west toward State Highway 1387. Turn left on Squabble Creek Road. In 11 miles, turn left onto State Highway 2022. Continue straight onto State Highway 484 to arrive.