Buckhorn, KY

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Drone shot of the Buckhorn Lock on the Trent Severn Canal in Ontario, Canada
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
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

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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
The price is ￥25,403 per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
￥25,403
￥28,004 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
includes taxes & 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! (404 reviews)
Rooms were not ready at check in. A new room was given but the door didn’t lock and there was no maintenance man to fix it that day so it remained unsecured for the duration of the stay. The pool was closed. The renovations started very early in the morning.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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
The price is ￥16,196 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
￥16,196
￥32,550 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cabin in Jackson. Enjoy patios, cable/satellite TV service, and an in-room coffeemaker.
10/10 Exceptional! (337 reviews)
Fantastic didn’t want to leave the cabin

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Secluded with amazing view from hot tub.Gated mountain top.Won’t be disappointed
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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! (337 reviews)
Fantastic didn’t want to leave the cabin

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Secluded with amazing view from hot tub.Gated mountain top.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! (89 reviews)
Had a great stay, thank you!

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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

Secluded with amazing view

Jackson KY
Stay at this cabin in Jackson. Enjoy a fitness center, laundry facilities, and patios.
10/10 Exceptional! (4 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

Secluded with amazing view
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A remarkably beautiful area with excellent service at the lodge and great food at the restaurant.