Buckhorn, KY

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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.
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.
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

3.5 out of 5
4441 Kentucky Highway 1833, Buckhorn Buckhorn KY
$80 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$86 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (210 reviews)
February isn’t busy. Only 6 rooms occupied. And yet my room was only reasonably cleaned. Otherwise it’s a beautiful park and lodge. Must be amazing in the summer

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
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
$105 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$116 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
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! (405 reviews)
It will be nice when the remodel is done. Tv didn’t work. My room was clean but outdated.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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
$193 nightly
The price is $206 total per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$206 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
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! (340 reviews)
Great location for a family getaway with fantastic view from atop the mountain. You are not on top of any neighboring property which makes for a peaceful time with no unwanted noise or distractions. Easy drive to Red River Gorge for day hiking followed up with wonderful fireside evening with views ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 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 coffeemaker.
10/10 Exceptional! (340 reviews)
Great location for a family getaway with fantastic view from atop the mountain. You are not on top of any neighboring property which makes for a peaceful time with no unwanted noise or distractions. Easy drive to Red River Gorge for day hiking followed up with wonderful fireside evening with views ...

Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026

Secluded with amazing view from hot tub.Gated mountain top.Won’t be disappointed
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 coffeemaker.
Secluded with best views in E. KY. Can see 3 states.You won’t be disappointed!!!
Sleeps 11, an amazing view. See 3 states on a clear day. Pic don’t do it justice

Sleeps 11, an amazing view. See 3 states on a clear day. Pic don’t do it justice

Jackson KY
Stay at this cabin in Jackson. Enjoy laundry facilities, cable/satellite TV service, and in-room washers/dryers.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (91 reviews)
We enjoyed our quick stay at Alpine. The house was perfectly equipped to accommodate our party of 8. It had stunning views and was the perfect private get away that we needed.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Sleeps 11, an amazing view. See 3 states on a clear day. Pic don’t do it justice
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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.

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