Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (88 reviews)
4441 Kentucky Highway 1833, Buckhorn, Buckhorn, Kentucky, 41721 , Buckhorn , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Outdoor pool - seasonal
Picnic area
Elevator
Gift shops or newsstand
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff
Beautiful location and surroundings
Delicious food
Cons:
Dated rooms
Noise issues from hiking trails
Limited nearby amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Some reviews noted older and musty room conditions, impacting overall cleanliness.
Service
9.25
Staff received multiple accolades for being exceptionally nice and helpful.
Location
8.79
Tranquil, beautiful setting but isolated with limited access to nearby amenities.
Room Quality
8.24
Some reviews mentioned dated rooms and issues with the mattress quality.
Amenities
8.77
Good property facilities with a nice pool, though room amenities like fridges were lacking.
Value for Money
9.03
Good value for quality in comparison to similar accommodations in the area.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Food quality was consistently praised as delicious.
Overall Experience
8.75
Despite some issues, guests enjoyed their stay and would return for the beautiful nature.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 10:18

Property Description

Recreational Amenities and View: Stay at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park and relax by the outdoor pool or unwind on the terrace while enjoying the picturesque view.

Convenience and Services: Benefit from complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and onsite gift shops. The 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and event facilities add to the convenience of your stay.

Comfortable Accommodations: Rest in one of the 28 guestrooms with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs, private balconies, and free Wi-Fi. The private bathrooms offer complimentary toiletries for your comfort.

Plan your serene getaway at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, where leisure and comfort meet for a perfect vacation experience.

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from May to September.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LEX

Property Policies

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

  • General

    Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 88 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.79
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 8.75
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Shannon family
10
Pros:

Amazing place to be at.

2025-10-12 via Nuitee
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Jill
4
Pros:

In the middle of nowhere and extremely dated . Staff is excellent but just doesn’t have much to work with . In desperate need of a renovation .

2025-09-28 via Nuitee
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Brittany partner
10
Pros:

Super nice at desk. Super helpful our room super clean bed super comfy took us a few to figure out lights on lamps old fashion we loved it once we found out how to use them we had a good laugh cause we felt silly should definitely have instructions on them knob hard to find but loved our stay

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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Peggu
10
Pros:

the stay at Buckhorn state resort was wonderful!!! lake viewwas wonderful, staff was exceptionally nice. food was good. rooms were clean . will be visiting again

2025-09-15 via Nuitee
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Misty pet
10
Pros:

Very beautiful setting

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
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Courtney partner
10
Pros:

This is a great place to go and really get away from everything. It was a quiet and peaceful stay. The nearest gas station or restaurants were about 30-35 minutes away because the road is so winding leading up to the resort. The staff was super nice and always helpful.
We were disappointed in was the conditions of the hiking trails. They are not kept clear and had many fallen trees on the trails we had to hike straight up mountains to get around. Also, the campus and hiking trails could both use more signs. There is no lodge sign at the lodge or any signs on the trails. This would've been appreciated as we ended up taking the wrong way on one of the trails from trying to guess which direction to go. Besides that, we very much appreciated it was pet friendly. Although charging an extra fee so you can hang out with your fur baby is just a scam in this country.
The property grounds were well taken care of and clean. Nice pool. But goodluck actually seeing the lake from your balcony, there is a line of trees by the lake that block the entire view. That was also disappointing. Overall, this was a great state park and we would return if they would take better care of the hiking trails.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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Connie friends
8
Pros:

phone doesn't work in 306

2025-08-10 via Nuitee
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carrie
10
Pros:

It was great!

2025-08-08 via Nuitee
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Whitney family
10
Pros:

Waking up to the beach view and beautiful mountains was amazing

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
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Bill
10
Family kayak trip
Pros:

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.

2025-08-03 via Nuitee
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Verified traveler
10
Pros:

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.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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Angela family
8
Pros:

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.

2025-07-25 via Nuitee
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misty
10
Pros:

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2025-07-21 via Nuitee
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Cody family
10
Pros:

Beautiful view and very polite staff. The rooms where very clean. Very peaceful and quiet.

2025-01-25 via Nuitee
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Clayton
10
Pros:

Very nice, helpful staff beautiful scenery, great getaway even late fall after the pools are closed

2024-12-07 via Nuitee
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Christina
4
Pros:

Gross

2024-11-24 via Nuitee
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Sam
10
Hidden gem
Pros:

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.

2024-11-10 via Nuitee
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David partner
6
Pros:

Property absolutely beautiful, bathrooms outdated, dinning option disappointing.

2024-10-20 via Nuitee
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Peggy
10
Pros:

The room had a lovely balcony to sit on and watch the sunset over the lake. Everyone was friendly and helpful.

2024-10-19 via Nuitee
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Robert family
2
Pros:

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.

2024-09-15 via Nuitee