Trace Branch Campground

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804 BUCKHORN DAM ROAD
BUCKHORN, KY 41721-8808

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.

Camp site features

Across 28 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: all 28 sites
  • Water hookups: all 28 sites
  • Sewer hookups: 1 of 28 sites
  • Fire pit: 15 of 28 sites
  • Picnic table: 15 of 28 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 28 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 28 sites
  • Longest RV: 55 ft
  • Largest party: 6 people
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: CAR, CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, LARGE TENT OVER 9X12`, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, SMALL TENT, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From Lexington, KY, take I-75 south 83 miles to London. Take exit 41 or 38 to Daniel Boone Parkway east and continue 44 miles to Hyden Spur. Exit towards Tim Couch Pass and turn left towards Thousandsticks onto Bull Creek Road. Go 2.5 miles to KY Highway 257, then head north about 9 miles to the Confluence bridge. Turn right and cross the bridge, then take a left on Mosley Bend Road. Continue 2 miles to Trace Branch Campground on your left.

Stay Limit

Check in from 4 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

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Joseph D
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Reviewed 5 months ago
Host were super nice and helpful. Not many campers there so it was peaceful.
Patricia B
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Reviewed 5 months ago
We love it at Trace Branch Campground. The host and thier family are awesome and very friendly. We like this campground because it is close to home and our family can visit any time. We also like it because me and my husband both work full time and we can stay at the campground and go to work from there. Another reason is that we have an autistic grandson and he loves being there. He loves the water and the playground, and the host's family are very good with him. It is almost like a family campground where everyone watches everyone's children while outside playing. It has been kept clean every time we've been there.
Joel M
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Reviewed a year ago
The camp host was beyond friendly and accommodating! The facilities were clean and well maintained. We will definitely be going back to Trace Branch campground
Gordon B
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Reviewed a year ago
Nice quiet and beautiful place. Hosts are very friendly and helpful
Tony H
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Reviewed 2 years ago
Thus place was a great place to stay, especially if you like kayking and fishing. Make sure you don't follow google maps, it will lead you down a 1 lane road and we had to back our trailer up for nearly 1/2 mile. But the campground was definitely worth the trip.
Glenn A
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Reviewed 2 years ago
The campground was great. The two host mother and daughter were both very sweet and friendly. They were the best ever. The people in the community also were helpful in that they not just gave direction but lead me miles down the road to my destinations. Restrooms and showers were clean and stocked with supplies. There was a brand new playground my grand daughter loved. All the camp sites were clean as well as the entire campground. The campground is on a large lake with a boat launch at the campground. The campground is the prettiest and most peaceful I have ever stayed at. The only negative is that the road coming into the campground is narrow. Locals seemed fine with it though. Bring a map as there is no internet for Map Quest. We enjoyed no internet at the campground as we played Old Maids in the evening with our 8 year old granddaughter. What fun.
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Peak season

May 1, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027

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Peak season

May 1, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028

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