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Read millions of real reviews from campers like you—so you know what to expect.Top-rated campgrounds near Buckhorn Lake
Boone Valley Campground
Boone Valley Campground
96%
(139)
28mi from Buckhorn Lake · 50 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Boone Valley Campground is a family owned and operated business that offers 30 acres of primitive, RV, and Van camping. Conveniently located only 1 mile away from the Pendergrass Murray Recreational Preserve, 7 miles from the Miller Fork Recreational Preserve, and 15 miles from the Natural Bridge State Resort Park and Red River Gorge Area. Boone Valley is perfect for outdoor adventurers and families who want to spend and enjoyable weekend in nature.
Ask us about guided OHV Tours in the area! We offer guided tours!
New! 2 Nights camping at Buckhorn Lake State Park. Including Pontoon Guide all day. Price is $300 for 2 people. Max group allowed is 6. Offer available from July - September.
Concessions Truck on the property!
Enjoy local events! Boone Valley is located 5 miles from downtown Beattyville, KY. Camp with us on weekends of local festivals such as the Bourbon and Moonshine Festival and the Woolly Worm Festival.
Onsite enjoy weekend live music, bonfires, and home cooking from the Boone Valley Kitchen.
Pets
Electrical hookup
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$20
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HomeGrown HideAways
HomeGrown HideAways
100%
(85)
44mi from Buckhorn Lake · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
HomeGrown HideAways is a farm, lodging, and event facility nestled in a hundred-acre holler in the Appalachian foothills near Berea, Ky. Our lodging features treehouses, yurts, a bunkhouse, retro camper, water/electric hook-ups, and campsites. We also host weddings, retreats, and other events so advance reservations are required.
For insurance purposes and the safety of our own livestock and pets, we do not allow guests to bring their pets/ESAs onto the property. Prepare to UNPLUG as we do not have cell service or wifi (there IS a landline for guests to make phone calls located in the Community Farmhouse).
All guests from tent to treehouse have access to our solar-powered Community Farmhouse featuring a fully-stocked chef-inspired kitchen, restrooms, coin-op laundry, and upstairs multi-purpose room with a library and board games. There is also an outdoor kitchen area with additional cooking space including a grill, microwave, and sink (sink is closed in the winter so the pipes don’t freeze). Next to the Farmhouse is a massive pavilion with picnic tables for al fresco dining and firewood bundles to purchase. BRING CASH!
Our seasonal bath house is generally open from April or May to October or November based on the prevailing temps. There are 4 flush toilets, 2 sinks, and 2 hot showers. The floors are concrete so we recommend shower shoes and you'll want to bring your own towels and shampoo/soap.
The farm has a small playground, yard games, creeks, and a steep and rugged hiking trail that loops the mountain. We're also just 8 miles from the hiking trails at the Berea College Pinnacles, 8 miles to Owsley Fork Reservoir, 20 minutes to Anglin Falls, 12 miles to Berea, 35 minutes to Richmond, Ky, and a scenic hour to Red River Gorge.
For other activities, restaurants, shopping, music, and more, we're happy to share our favorites, but highly recommend checking out the Berea Tourism website.
Electrical hookup
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from
$27
/ night
Silver Beams Glamping
Silver Beams Glamping
23mi from Buckhorn Lake · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
You won’t forget your time in this romantic, memorable place — an upscale, magical camping experience —
“glamping” — that blends comfort and nature with a touch of glamour.
Silver Beams Glamping
Where starlight meets sanctuary.
Tucked away in a tranquil woodland clearing and perched atop a rolling hillside, Silver Beams Glamping offers a luxurious escape beneath the canopy of the cosmos. Named for the way moonlight and starlight cast shimmering beams across the landscape, it’s a place where serenity and wonder intertwine.
Pets
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$33
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Mae
2 weeks ago
With kids
Wow where to start. The farm is beautiful. So much land to hike and enjoy nature. The hosts were so kind and helpful with everything. The bunkhouse was great - with good sleeping bags and some blankets it works great in winter. The farmhouse/kitchen was incredible. So cozy and everything you could need to cook great meals and feel at home. Honestly could not recommend this place more. Affordable, beautifully designed, warm, and so many thoughtful details like yummy coffee and tea. They have so many options to stay- great place for everybody!
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Jack X
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Red River Gorge Glamping Resort
This is a cute little cabin, perfect for one or two people who want a peaceful time in the Gorge with lots of hanging out time. My husband and I rented this for a between Christmas and new years break and had a wonderful time. The living room is bright and cheery because of all the windows and we had so much fun relaxing and playing board games.
The hosts are very welcoming and responsive and took care of a problem with the hot tub later in the evening.
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Lyndsey
December 2025
5 nights at Red River Gorge Glamping Resort
We had a lovely stay in the Peaceful Pasture cabin. It was the perfect size for two and the windows let in so much natural light in the morning and all day. The property was quiet and we really enjoyed our stay overall. Heidi was an excellent host, checking to make sure we received all of our check in instructions and directions well before we arrived. It was a much needed getaway and we hope to return again in the warmer months!
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Chelsea
November 2025
With pets
Great view. It's very inviting and accommodating. Didn't use the fireplace, so don't know if that works or not, but it is an amazing place to stay. The directions given or precise and overall a great surrounding area as well.
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hm
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Red River Gorge Glamping Resort
Amazing & safe place to stay for all of the adventures around Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge, & Daniel Boone.
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Heidi
September 2025
With kids
This place is perfect. The grounds are beautiful, the communal kitchen is huge, the Nook cozy, the outhouses clean, the hosts helpful. It was the perfect mix of being comfortable while being out in nature.
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Claudia
August 2025
Weekend Trip to Magnolia Shore
The peace and beauty at the Lily Pad are incredible! It is tucked into a quiet wooded corner of gorgeous Woods Creek Lake, just a short 15 minutes off I-75. I came down from Lexington and this was a perfect weekend getaway in our beautiful hemlock woods. We spent a lot of time on the front porch when we weren’t in the water. A clean sandy creek empties right into the bay in front of the cabin, where you can explore, swim, raft, fish, and float. Lots of frogs and very quiet. Bring your kayak and fishing pole!
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Wendy
July 2025
3 nights at Glorie Ridge Cabins
This cabin was amazing :) All we had to bring was food, clothing and firewood!! I would highly recommend staying here, and will definitely stay here again if we return to the Gorge!! 5 STAR for sure.
Thank you!
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Audreanna
July 2025
3 nights at HomeGrown HideAways
This place was amazing! The Nook was great. I had to two teenagers so it was nice to have space in the cabin. The kitchen was a dream! Everything you could need or want. The land line was perfect so my nephew could call home. There are little extras you can purchase as needed. The kids enjoyed trying the Ale8 drink. Honestly not a single complaint. If you are thinking about staying here just go ahead and book it!
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carly
June 2025
With kids
This place is a gem! We stayed in the Nook and loved the cool breeze through the screen windows and hearing the rushing creek right next to us. It's an easy walk over to the bath house and the shared kitchen - which made preparing food feel luxurious. The Nook was private and quiet. The whole property is beautiful and clearly maintained with love. We really appreciated the clear signage that allowed us to utilize shared spaces respectfully and to navigate the property with ease. Apparently there's amazing hiking nearby which we didn't have time to explore this time but we would love to return.
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Whitney
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Boone Valley Campground
Just what I needed to get away and relax with my dogs! Easy to access and close enough to everything at RRG that I could come home and rest in between! Cute and clean room!
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Jordan
May 2025
With pets
My girlfriend and I loved our long weekend stay at the Rough Creek Bunkhouse. Amanda, David and our hosts all made sure that we had exactly what we needed for a relaxing stay.
If you just click the address listed on Hipcamp it is roughly 1/2 mile off from the actual location. I recommend entering the actual address into your maps app. The Retreat is tucked back off of High Rock Rd and can be easily missed especially if you are arriving later in the evening with low visibility.
Despite being called the Bunkhouse, we assumed that there would be at least one bed that is not a bunk bed. That is not the case. There are only two beds both of which are bunk beds. I would recommend adding sleeping arrangements for adults who do not wish to sleep in a bunk bed. The property owners were in the process of transitioning to new ownership and were still working on unboxing supplies. The cabin did not have a grill or firepit for our use which was disappointing. I am hoping that the new owners will add these things for future guests to enjoy.
Overall the cabin and property was exactly what we needed for a relaxing weekend getaway. I would absolutely go back to the Retreat at High Rock for another stay.
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Michele
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Boone Valley Campground
Fun little campground with a rustic and eclectic vibe. We stayed in the fort room which was cozy and comfy. Clean bathrooms with hot showers!
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Jackson
December 2024
Group trip
This was the second time I had stayed at James’s Cabin. I absolutely love it and plan to come back in the future. It’s a beautiful place deep in the woods and I cannot recommend it enough.
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Elizabeth
November 2024
With kids
My kids and I had a wonderful time over their fall break at Homegrown Hideaways. I cannot recommend it enough! It’s perfect for any level of camping, from primitive sites to BYO RV to renting one or staying in a treehouse or a yurt or in our case the Nook bunkhouse. Everything was super clean and the chefs kitchen was a godsend for making hot meals. It’s a choose your own adventure kind of place— cook over a fire if you want— there’s firewood and starter, or just make s’mores and cook the rest of your food inside. Bringing our own food and having fridge and freezer space to store it made it possible to have a very delightful and economical 4 night stay! Jessa and Nathan work really hard to make the place accessible and welcoming. They’re wonderful people! My kids really enjoyed rock hounding in the creek beds, hiking around the property, and playing board games in the game room. We would definitely return and have already recommended it highly to everyone we’ve met since. The other campers we met while there were all also very kind and fun to hang out with! Jessa and Nathan were very accommodating and wonderful hosts.
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