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Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

3.5 star property
Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool

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On the beach, beach volleyball, kayaking, motor boating
Lobby sitting area
View from property
Room, Balcony, Lake View | Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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4441 Kentucky Highway 1833, Buckhorn, Buckhorn, KY, 41721
  • Place, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Black Mountain Offroad Adventure Area - Putney Trailhead
  • Place, Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
    ‪32 min drive‬

Room options

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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Lake View

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Lake View

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, Balcony, Lake View

Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the area

Buckhorn

A family-friendly stay in Buckhorn awaits you at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park. You'll be 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park and 31.5 km (19.5 mi) from Grover Sizemore Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a marina. .The restaurant, Bowlingtown Country, serves American cuisine and is open for lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach and enjoy the on-site seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a conference centre. Breakfast is available at weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .With a stay at this 3.5-property class Buckhorn hotel, you'll be 33.6 km (20.9 mi) from Hazard Village Shopping Center and 33.7 km (20.9 mi) from Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center.

What's nearby

  • Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Perry Park - 31 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center - 32 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Hazard Community & Technical College - 36 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Hazard Country Club - 37 min drive - 44.7 km

Getting around

  • Lexington, KY (LEX-Blue Grass) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪R and F Dairy Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hunt Brothers Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Corner and Kristen's Cafe - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Buford's Dairy Bar - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Family-friendly hotel on the beach, with outdoor pool
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park offers its guests a marina, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. A terrace, barbecue grills, and a vending machine are also featured at the family-friendly Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Buckhorn hotel is smoke free.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries. This Buckhorn hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Weekend breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Bowlingtown Country

Things to do

  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a state park
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in September.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Gays Creek
Buckhorn Lake State Hotel
Buckhorn Lake State Hotel Buckhorn
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Gays Creek
Buckhorn Lake State Gays Creek
Buckhorn Lake State Park Gays Creek
Buckhorn State Park Buckhorn
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Hotel
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Buckhorn
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Hotel Buckhorn

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park?

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park?

Yep, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park has a free self car park and free extended parking.

Does Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park have a pool?

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella. The pool is open from May to September.

Is Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and a playground, it's no surprise that Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is a hit with families.

Does Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park serve breakfast?

Yeah, brekkie is available at weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park?

No, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park's onsite restaurant that serves American cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 208 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 208 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 208 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 208 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 208 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lloyd

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Could not get out on the balcony. The waitresses that helped us with dinner was wonderful. Food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place to be at.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Jill

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
In the middle of nowhere and extremely dated . Staff is excellent but just doesn’t have much to work with . In desperate need of a renovation .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super nice at desk. Super helpful our room super clean bed super comfy took us a few to figure out lights on lamps old fashion we loved it once we found out how to use them we had a good laugh cause we felt silly should definitely have instructions on them knob hard to find but loved our stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the stay at Buckhorn state resort was wonderful!!! lake viewwas wonderful, staff was exceptionally nice. food was good. rooms were clean . will be visiting again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very beautiful setting
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney, Crittenden

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to go and really get away from everything. It was a quiet and peaceful stay. The nearest gas station or restaurants were about 30-35 minutes away because the road is so winding leading up to the resort. The staff was super nice and always helpful. We were disappointed in was the conditions of the hiking trails. They are not kept clear and had many fallen trees on the trails we had to hike straight up mountains to get around. Also, the campus and hiking trails could both use more signs. There is no lodge sign at the lodge or any signs on the trails. This would've been appreciated as we ended up taking the wrong way on one of the trails from trying to guess which direction to go. Besides that, we very much appreciated it was pet friendly. Although charging an extra fee so you can hang out with your fur baby is just a scam in this country. The property grounds were well taken care of and clean. Nice pool. But goodluck actually seeing the lake from your balcony, there is a line of trees by the lake that block the entire view. That was also disappointing. Overall, this was a great state park and we would return if they would take better care of the hiking trails.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Connie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
phone doesn't work in 306
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was great!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Whitney

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Waking up to the beach view and beautiful mountains was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family kayak trip

Was pleasantly surprised by the hospitality and cleanliness of the lodge. The room a little bit older smell to it. Room was clean and comfortable stay. I can not say enough about the restaurant on how delicious the food was. We kayak the lake and really enjoyed it. The scenery was so therapeutic. Can’t wait to come visit again. Thanks to the entire staff. Treated us like family.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed here while visiting family in the area. Good value / quality for money. Balcony and view of the lake are very nice. Room decor is a bit old school but certainly better than Ohio state parks or national parks rooms. Facilities are clean which I appreciate. Our only complaints: 1) There is definitely a water problem in room 311. The musty small is very strong. 2) The mattresses are super old and lumpy. My mom fought hers all night to keep from rolling off to one side. Keep in mind as well that the lodge is somewhat isolated with a limited restaurant offering. Any other food options are 20-30 mins away. Bring your own food with you or hit up the R&F Dairy Bar not too far from the park entrance. I do not mean to sound negative in this place. You just need to know what you are getting yourself into. For lake access and decent accommodation, it is quite good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property right on the lake. Absolutely loved our stay here. Everything was wonderful. The hotel staff was so welcoming and friendly. The only negative feedback we have is the room we selected didn't have a fridge but maybe thats an option for a nicer room but yea that would be my only suggestion put atleast a mini fridge in each room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

misty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cody

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view and very polite staff. The rooms where very clean. Very peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, helpful staff beautiful scenery, great getaway even late fall after the pools are closed
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

Christina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gross
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem

The service was incredible, the views were absolutely stunning (especially in the morning as the fog lifted off the lake). The rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024