Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

3.5 star property

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Lobby sitting area
Outdoor wedding area
On the beach, beach volleyball, kayaking, motor boating
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Room, Balcony, Lake View

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4441 Kentucky Highway 1833, Buckhorn, Buckhorn, KY, 41721
  • Place, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Perry Park
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, Balcony, Lake View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Buckhorn

When you stay at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park in Buckhorn, you'll be on the beach and 5 minutes by car from Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park. .This beach hotel is 19.5 mi (31.5 km) from Grover Sizemore Park and 20.9 mi (33.6 km) from Hazard Village Shopping Center.

What's nearby

  • Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Hazard Village Shopping Center - 37 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center - 37 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Perry Park - 37 min drive - 37.0 km
  • Hazard Community & Technical College - 43 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Blue Grass Airport (LEX) - 135 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Beachfront hotel with a marina and a seasonal outdoor pool
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park offers 28 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Buckhorn hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 28 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Bowlingtown Country serving guests of Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park. Breakfast is available on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Breakfast is available for a surcharge between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM on weekends.
Bowlingtown Country - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.

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
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from May to September
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

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

Reviews

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 199 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 199 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 199 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 199 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 199 reviews

Reviews

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
T
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

6/10 Okay

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property absolutely beautiful, bathrooms outdated, dinning option disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had a lovely balcony to sit on and watch the sunset over the lake. Everyone was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room had so much mold i couldn t breath. Was told the pool was open, it was half empty. The front deskngirl thought the park ranger locked the gate didnt realize the pool had no water in it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Beautiful I will be going back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Maria

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

If you want to go back to the 70s … this is the pc

This place was so outdated!! We felt like we went back in time to the 70s! TV didn’t work and there was no WiFi or phone service. Thank the Lord we were just there for 1 night. The grounds are beautiful but the place itself needs major renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

David

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Not so great
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Billy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

bettina

We reserved a king bed and to be told they did not have any left so we got a room with two very small beds that smelled like mildew. Everything stayed damp. Will not be back nor will I refer people here. Restaurant not very good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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