Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listedAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov606-398-7510
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is a 623-acre park in Perry County, about 14 miles west of Hazard.
Things to do include horseback riding, golf, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Current hours of operations: Rooms are available for rent Thursday through Saturday check out Sunday. Cottages are available 7 days a week.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
Pets
Pets are welcome in most outdoor areas but must be leashed; restricted from nature preserves, beaches and some historic sites; service animals always permitted. Pet-friendly rooms/cabins available for an additional fee ($50 + tax).
Statewide rule from Kentucky's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Free general admission: "We charge no general admission fee." Some historic sites/museums and activities charge (see park listings).
Statewide fee rule from Kentucky's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (campsites, kentuckystateparks.reserveamerica.com); lodge rooms and cottages via per-park online booking links (guestrez.megasyshms.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Cabins and lodging
Located in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Kentucky, just along the edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park appeals to nature-lovers or anyone who just wants to get away from it all. Surrounded by rolling, tree-covered hills, the lodge overlooks the beautiful 1,200-acre lake. The lodge has 36 rooms offering full amenities as well as two 2-bedroom cottages and three big 3-bedroom cottages that are close by — all available at affordable prices. Cottages require a two night minimum. Cottage check out by 10 a.m. local time and lodge room check-out by 11 a.m. Wi-Fi is only available at the lodge and conference center. Accommodations are pet friendly. There is a two-pet limit per room/cottage.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingHikingHorseback ridingGolfPicnickingSwimming
Trails
Hiking
Hikers can explore the natural beauty and resources of Buckhorn Lake with a stroll along a 1.5-mile, self-guiding, moderately strenuous walking trail.
Swimming
Swimming
The lodge swimming pool is for the exclusive use of lodge and cottage guests. The public beach has a bathhouse complex for visitor convenience. Swimming is seasonal. The beach is open from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Severe weather can have an effect on beach closures. Please call the park in advance for conditions.
Boating and paddling
Boating
Water sports enthusiasts will find entertainment on Buckhorn Lake. Two launching ramps are available.
Fishing
Fishing
You can cast away your cares at Buckhorn Lake! The lake is home to largemouth and Kentucky bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and muskie. Don't have a fishing pole? No problem! Stop by the Front Desk at the lodge and ask about their fishing loaner program where you can check out FREE equipment. Fishing is only available May - October.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 4441 Ky Hwy. 1833
Buckhorn, KY 41721 - Nearest town
- Hazard — about 14 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.3061, -83.4445
- Phone
- 606-398-7510
- chrisw.fugate@ky.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 26, 2026
- Find a Park listing IDs + Sitefinity listings OData API (/api/default/listings) used by the site
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology