Buckhorn Campground

Buckhorn Lake

🏕️ CampgroundJenny Wiley / Dewey LakeKentucky⭐ 4.5 (130)

🟢 11 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 35 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Buckhorn Campground in Kentucky has 11 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →sites #C19/20

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites #C18

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 BUCK #C07 & BUCK #C08 next to each othersites #C02, #C07, #C08, #C14, #C16, #C17, #C21, #C22/23, #C25, #C27

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #C02, #C06, #C14, #C17, #C21, #C25, #C27

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites #C05, #C09

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #C04, #C06

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #C15

Wed Sep 23 – Fri Sep 252 nightsbook these dates →sites #C09

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite BUCK #C19/20 — Group Site #19/20 — **Site BUCK #C19/20** · Group Site #19/20USACE

Campsite BUCK #C18 — Site #18 — **Site BUCK #C18** · Site #18USACE

Campsite BUCK #C02 — Site #2 — **Site BUCK #C02** · Site #2USACE

Campsite BUCK #C07 — Site #7 — **Site BUCK #C07** · Site #7USACE

Campsite BUCK #C08 — Site #8 — **Site BUCK #C08** · Site #8USACE

Campsite BUCK #C14 — regular electric site — **Site BUCK #C14** · regular electric siteusace

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

Boat InGroup Shelter ElectricGroup Shelter Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆130 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Buckhorn Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Buckhorn Campground?

Buckhorn Campground in Kentucky takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Buckhorn Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Buckhorn Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Buckhorn Campground a good campground?

Buckhorn Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 130 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Buckhorn Campground located?

Buckhorn Campground is located in Jenny Wiley / Dewey Lake, Kentucky. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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