TRACE BRANCH CAMPGROUND
| Address | 804 BUCKHORN DAM ROAD, BUCKHORN, KY, 41721-8808 |
|---|---|
| State | KY |
| Reservable | Yes — reservable on recreation.gov |
| Phone | 606-672-3670 |
Amenities
GRILLS
FLUSH TOILETS
WATER (SEASONAL)
ELECTRICITY
Pets Allowed
Water Hookup
Shade
Campfire Allowed
DUMP STATION
BASKETBALL COURTS
SHOWERS
LAUNDRY FACILITIES
Min Num of People: 1
Max Num of People: 6–60
Driveway Surface: Paved
Site Access: Drive In, Drive-In, Hike-In
Picnic Table: Y
Tent Pad: Y
Accessibility: Y
Fire Pit: Y
Proximity to Water: Riverfront
Checkin Time: 4:30 PM
Site Length: 25–55
Tent Pad Width: 20
Accessible Occupant Message: Y
BBQ: Y
Electricity Hookup: 50
Location Rating: Prime
Checkout Time: 4:00 PM
Tent Pad Length: 15–25
Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in, Pull-through
Max Num of Vehicles: 1–2
Max Vehicle Length: 20–55
Driveway Length: 30–60
Driveway Grade: Slight
Sewer Hookup: Y
Telephone Hookup: Y
Site Rating: N/A
Accessible Sites: 1 of 29
Reservable Sites: 25 of 29
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.
Data updated: 2026-08-23 10:42 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)