Buckhorn Travel Guide

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Drone shot of the Buckhorn Lock on the Trent Severn Canal in Ontario, Canada
Drone shot of the Buckhorn Lock on the Trent Severn Canal in Ontario, Canada
Nizhny Novgorod region, Russia - 2019, September: The magic lake near a village on sunny foggy morning.
Buckhorn Creek, Ohio
Long before Buckhorn Lake was created and the state park established in 1964, a small community flourished for many generations here, along the middle fork of the Kentucky River. Early records refer to this area as the Bowling District, founded by Reverend Jesse Boling, his wife Mary Pennington, Reverend Duff and 50 other families. They were led to this remote area under the guidance of Daniel Boone. By the late 1800's Bowlingtown was a thriving community of hundreds. There was a post office, school, churches, grocery, saw mill, blacksmith and the Frontier Nursing Service. Local officials included a sheriff, magistrate, justice of the peace, and tax commissioner. The citizens were primarily farmers and coal miners. They were known to be patriotic, honest, kind, and well-educated people. In 1960, when the construction of Buckhorn Lake began, Bowlingtown had to be abandoned and families relocated. Family graves (873) were re-interred to Buckhorn Cemetery. All were sad to leave their homeland of seven generations. so Where you see water was once The town called Bowlingtown in KY.

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Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

3.5 out of 5
4441 Kentucky Highway 1833, Buckhorn Buckhorn KY
Stay at this beach hotel in Buckhorn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park and Grover Sizemore ...
9/10 Wonderful! (208 reviews)
The staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. Excellent price point for accommodations.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hazard by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hazard by IHG

2.5 out of 5
192 Corporate Dr Hazard KY
The price is £84 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
£84
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hazard. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
7.8/10 Good! (404 reviews)
Rooms were not ready at check in. A new room was given but the door didn’t lock and there was no maintenance man to fix it that day so it remained unsecured for the duration of the stay. The pool was closed. The renovations started very early in the morning.

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hazard by IHG
Secluded with amazing view from hot tub.Gated mountain top.Won’t be disappointed

Secluded with amazing view from hot tub.Gated mountain top.Won’t be disappointed

Jackson KY
The price is £155 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
£155
3 Mar - 4 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Jackson. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker.
10/10 Exceptional! (335 reviews)
Great place to go relax. Very private and secure. Host was responsive and helpful when booking. The view from the deck is amazing, and the hot tub is perfectly placed to enjoy it. Cabin was clean and comfortable. No washer and dryer so keep that in mind when you pack. Small town about 10-15 minutes ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Secluded with amazing view from hot tub.Gated mountain top.Won’t be disappointed
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Secluded with amazing view from hot tub.Gated mountain top.Won’t be disappointed

Secluded with amazing view from hot tub.Gated mountain top.Won’t be disappointed

Jackson KY
Stay at this cabin in Jackson. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker.
10/10 Exceptional! (335 reviews)
Great place to go relax. Very private and secure. Host was responsive and helpful when booking. The view from the deck is amazing, and the hot tub is perfectly placed to enjoy it. Cabin was clean and comfortable. No washer and dryer so keep that in mind when you pack. Small town about 10-15 minutes ...

Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026

Secluded with amazing view from hot tub.Gated mountain top.Won’t be disappointed
Heavenly Hideaway - near Red River Gorge, KY

Heavenly Hideaway - near Red River Gorge, KY

Beattyville KY
Stay at this cabin in Beattyville. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and furnished lanais. Popular attractions Happy Top and Heidelberg Park are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (168 reviews)
The cabin was great. Clean and the views were awesome! We loved the fireplace as well. Will go again in warmer weather so we can walk the paths.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Heavenly Hideaway - near Red River Gorge, KY
Secluded with best views in E. KY. Can see 3 states.You won’t be disappointed!!!

Secluded with best views in E. KY. Can see 3 states.You won’t be disappointed!!!

Jackson KY
Stay at this cabin in Jackson. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service and an in-room coffee maker.
Secluded with best views in E. KY. Can see 3 states.You won’t be disappointed!!!
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.