About This Park
Overview
The Trace Branch Campground, located on Buckhorn Lake, is a great launchpad for outdoor activities in Kentucky’s lush Cumberland Plateau. The facility features plenty of shade and open grassy areas for spreading out and enjoying the landscape of the Appalachian Mountain Range.
Recreation
Buckhorn lake offers ideal conditions for anglers including seclusion from fishing pressure and boat traffic, producing some of the best muskie fishing in the area.
With comfortable water temperatures,swimming and water skiing are popular in summer months and hikers are encouraged to take advantage of the area’s many miles of trails.
Facilities
Trace Branch Campground boasts mostly waterfront campsites with electric and water hookups. Amenities include a shower house, playground, horseshoe pits, and a convenient fishing area.
Natural Features
Buckhorn Lake is situated in the Cumberland Plateau of eastern Kentucky. The rugged plateau landscape is deeply traversed by a series of narrow, winding valleys separated by steep watersheds with branching streams. The Kentucky River feeds the lake, originating in the southeast of the state and flowing generally northwestward.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby destinations include the Lilley Cornett Woods, Daniel Boone National Forest, Natural Bridge State Resort Park and the Red River Gorge Geological Area.
Quick Information
- Type: RV Resort, National Park, Overnight Parking
- Network: Federal – Other
- Price Range: $15-35
- Rating: 4.2058825 / 5
Amenities
- ✓ Electric Hookup
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Grills/Fire Ring
Contact & Location
804 BUCKHORN DAM ROAD
BUCKHORN, KY 41721-8808
Phone: 606-672-3670
Book This Park
Basic electric hookups make this workable for most RVs, though you'll rely on shared facilities for water and waste. Located in BUCKHORN, KY, this park puts you within easy reach of local attractions and regional highlights. Fire pits or grills at each site make evenings around the campfire a natural end to the day.