Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - Kentucky State Parks

Natural Bridge State Resort ParkKENTUCKY STATE PARKSBuckhorn LakeState Resort ParkInteresting places to visitNatural Bridge State Resort Park, featuring a magnificent stonearch, hiking trails, lodge and campground, is located 71 milesnorthwest of Buckhorn Lake.Carr Creek State Park, surrounded by the mountains of easternKentucky, is located 39 miles southeast of Buckhorn Lake onKY 15 south.Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, nestled in the AppalachianMountains, is the perfect combination of charm and seclusion.Every view is a front-row seat to each changing season.BUCKHORN LAKEState Resort ParkBowlingtown Country KitchenOur country-style menu features many hometown favorites.Seating is available for 220, including two private diningareas that accommodate 40 people each.As a supporter of the Kentucky Proud program we use locallygrown meats and produce when available.The resort is 25 miles northwest of Hazard,or 124 miles southeast of Lexington.Take I-64 to the Mountain Parkway,exit at Campton and take KY 15south to KY 28 west.GPS Location:N 37.30645 W -83.44606E A S T E R N KE N T U C KYBuckhorn LodgeExperience the warm, inviting atmosphere of BuckhornLodge, built with Bedford sandstone and trimmed withwood paneling. Relax in front of the copper-hoodedfireplace or simply enjoy the fresh mountain air on thelodge veranda.Each of the 36 rooms features private balconies or patiosto enjoy the view of Buckhorn Lake and the surroundingmountains. The gift shop offers a beautiful selection ofKentucky handcrafts, books and gift items.CottagesBuckhorn Lake State Resort Park4441 Kentucky Highway 1833Buckhorn, KY 41721-8434Phone: 606.398.7510Lodge reservations: 800.325.00586/10“the nation’s finest”www.parks.ky.gov800.325.0058• Two 2-bedroom, 2-bath executive cottages• One 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage• Private deck• Tableware, cooking utensils, linens (available daily)

MINIATURE Golf Boating Fishing Tennis Swimming volleyball horseshoes Trails sHuffleboard picnickingBuckhorn LakeConference Center & Meeting RoomsWe offer affordable and flexible options for your meeting needs, withbanquet menus, complimentary wi-fi and a group sales coordinator.• Conference center accommodates up to 200 guestsbanquet style and 180 theatre style• Space can be divided into separate rooms forsmaller groups• Floor-to-ceiling windows with view of Buckhorn Lake• A room near the lodge lobby offers small meetingspace for up to 15 people• Two private dining rooms available for smaller groups• Grassy lawn by lake perfect for weddings & receptionsFor Vacation Fun, We’ve Got You CoveredFrom a cool dip to a long hike, from reeling in the big fish to taking a boat ride,however you define vacation fun, it’s here at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park.Activities & AmenitiesBuckhorn LakeSpecial Events• Cruisin’ with the Classics(2nd Sat. in August)• Elk Watch (September - March)• Women’s Wellness Weekend (November)Check our entire calendar of events at:www.parks.ky.govBOATING• Marina with 95 open slips• Rental pontoon boats & fishing boats• Open April - October (rentals start in May)Fishing• 1,200-acre Buckhorn Lake offers anabundance of largemouth and Kentuckybass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfishand muskieMiniature Golf• 18-hole course is fun for the entire family• Open April - OctoberTrails• 1.5-mile self-guided interpretiveMoonshine Trail• Half-mile Leatherwood Trail• Downloadable map at www.parks.ky.govPlan Your Family FunBegin creating family memories bypicking up a schedule of activities atthe front desk. Exciting daily activitiesare scheduled Memorial Day throughLabor Day, with special events scheduledthroughout the year.Swimming• Lodge pool for lodge and cottage guestsoverlooks a scenic mountain setting• Public beach with bathhouse onBuckhorn LakeOther RecreationalOpportunities• Planned activities with recreation staff• Tennis court• Shuffleboard• Sandpit volleyball court• Horseshoes• Picnic areaTHE History of BowLingtownLong before Buckhorn Lake was created and the parkestablished in 1964, a small community flourished for manygenerations here along the Kentucky River.By the late 1800’s Bowlingtown was a thriving communityof mostly farmers and coal miners. In 1960, when theconstruction of Buckhorn Lake began, Bowlingtown hadto be abandoned and families relocated. The restaurant isnamed in their honor.Today’s lodge sits on the hill where the original log cabinschoolhouse was built in early the 1800’s, replaced by a whiteframe schoolhouse in early the 1900’s. The beach and swimmingarea is where children and adults alike played baseball.Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park606.398.7510SPORTS EQUIPMENT AND GAMES AVAILABLE FOR LODGE AND COTTAGE GUESTS to CHECK-OUT.You can learn more about the Bowlingtown history through adisplay in the lobby of the park.