Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park Explained
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is a state park located in the northwest corner of Perry County, Kentucky. The park itself encompasses, while Buckhorn Lake, a mountain reservoir lake which serves as its major feature and which was created by damming the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River, covers approximately .[1] The park is adjacent to the northern edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest.[2]
Activities and amenities
- Buckhorn Lake: The lake offers swimming, boating and canoeing. Fishermen can angle for muskie, as a large population of the predator fish lives in the lake.[3]
- Trails: The self-guided Moonshiner's Hollow Interpretive Trail winds 1.5miles past 18 learning stations that teach hikers about the geology, flora, and fauna of the area. More experienced hikers may prefer the more difficult Leatherwood Trail, which connects with the Moonshiner's Hollow Trail.
- Accommodations: The park offers a 36-room lodge and five cottages, all overlooking Buckhorn Lake.[4]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: History . Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park . Kentucky Department of Parks . September 24, 2013.
- Book: Kleber, John E. . . The Kentucky Encyclopedia . 1992 . The University Press of Kentucky . . 0-8131-1772-0 . Parks, State.
- Book: Bailey, Bill . Kentucky State Parks . Glovebox Guidebooks of America . . 1995 . 1-881139-13-1 . Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park.
- Web site: About . Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park . Kentucky Department of Parks . March 30, 2023.
