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Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
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Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

3.5 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (177)
The price is $120
$128 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
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The region around Buckhorn is home to attractions such as Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park and Hazard Village Shopping Center.

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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.
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American Elite Inn

American Elite Inn

10/10 Excellent
"We stay fairly often and everyone is always kind and helpful. I think it’s a fair value for the money."
Bobby 2-night trip
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American Elite Inn

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What hotels do travelers like in Buckhorn?
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is an accommodation that is popular with guests.
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What will the weather in Buckhorn be like during my visit?
The warmest months in Buckhorn are usually July and August with an average temp of 72°F. January and February are the chilliest months when the average temp is 40°F. The rainiest months are July and February.
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