Buckhorn, KY

Name: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hazard by IHG
Price range: $121 total
Rating: 7.8

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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.

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

4441 Kentucky Highway 1833, Buckhorn Buckhorn KY

$80 nightly

$86 total

Feb 12 - Feb 13

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this beach hotel in Buckhorn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park and Grover ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (208 reviews)

The staff went above and beyond to make me feel welcome. Excellent price point for accommodations.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

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

Jackson KY

$194 nightly

$207 total

Feb 9 - Feb 10

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this cabin in Jackson. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker.

10/10 Exceptional! (329 reviews)

Our host was absolutely amazing and had great communication!

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hazard by IHG

192 Corporate Dr Hazard KY

$110 nightly

$121 total

Feb 13 - Feb 14

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hazard. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

7.8/10 Good! (399 reviews)

Best hotel to stay at in hazard, ky

Clean,quick check in and the beds were very comfortable. All staff members were friendly. Highly recommended

Reviewed on Oct 28, 2025

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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

Jackson KY

Stay at this cabin in Jackson. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker.

10/10 Exceptional! (329 reviews)

Our host was absolutely amazing and had great communication!

Reviewed on Jan 29, 2026

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 coffeemaker.

10/10 Exceptional! (406 reviews)

Wonderful little get away. Very clean, nice hosts, secure and safe!

Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Secluded with amazing view

Jackson KY

Stay at this cabin in Jackson. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and cable/satellite TV service.

10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful mountain cabin. The location was peaceful and surrounded by beautiful scenery, making it the perfect place to relax and unplug. The cabin itself was clean, cozy, and well-equipped with everything we needed and in excellent condition. We especially loved the ...

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2026

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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.