Natural swimming hole
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - Public Beach
Lake · Kentucky
About this swimming hole
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, in the northwest corner of Perry County adjacent to the Daniel Boone National Forest, has a public beach with a bathhouse complex on 1,200-acre Buckhorn Lake, a mountain reservoir on the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River. Swimming at the public beach is seasonal, open Memorial Day through Labor Day. The lodge swimming pool is separate and is for the exclusive use of lodge and cottage guests.
Good to know
| Water type | Lake |
|---|---|
| Depth | Shallow beach entry into Buckhorn Lake |
| Best season | Memorial Day-Labor Day |
| Reservations required | No |
| Hours | Seasonal beach hours, Memorial Day through Labor Day |
| Parking | Parking at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, 4441 KY-1833, Buckhorn |
| Amenities | bathhouse |
| County | Perry County |
| Nearest town | Buckhorn |
| Safety notes | Swimming is seasonal only (Memorial Day through Labor Day). The lodge pool is for lodge and cottage guests only; day visitors should use the public beach. |
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Official information
Official park / agency page ↗ — check current conditions, fees, and reservations here before you go.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you swim in Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - Public Beach?
Yes — Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - Public Beach is listed as a natural swimming spot in Kentucky. Heads-up: Swimming is seasonal only (Memorial Day through Labor Day). The lodge pool is for lodge and cottage guests only; day visitors should use the public beach.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — verify conditions locally before you go.
Does Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - Public Beach require reservations?
No reservations are required at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - Public Beach based on current information — but verify before you go.
When is the best time to visit Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - Public Beach?
The best season is typically Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Is Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park - Public Beach safe for swimming?
Reported safety notes: Swimming is seasonal only (Memorial Day through Labor Day). The lodge pool is for lodge and cottage guests only; day visitors should use the public beach.. There are rarely lifeguards at natural swimming holes — swim at your own risk.