State Resort Park · Kentucky, United States
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is a state resort park in Kentucky, United States, covering 856 acres (346 ha), established in 1964.
State Resort Park · Kentucky, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Resort Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Perry County [ 3 ], Kentucky, United States |
| Area | 856 acres (346 ha) |
| Established | 1964 |
| Coordinates | 37.3056° N, 83.4392° W |
| Managed by | Kentucky state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is a state park located in the northwest corner of Perry County, Kentucky. The park itself encompasses 856 acres (346 ha), while Buckhorn Lake, a mountain reservoir lake which serves as its major feature and which was created by damming the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River, covers approximately 1,230 acres (500 ha). The park is adjacent to the northern edge of the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Airports near this park
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- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 107.8 miles away
- Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) · Cincinnati / Covington, United States · 137.7 miles away
- Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) · Louisville, United States · 139.0 miles away
Parks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park?
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is in Kentucky, United States (37.3056° N, 83.4392° W).
When was Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park established?
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park was established in 1964, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park?
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park covers 856 acres (346 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kentucky_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kentucky state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buckhorn_Lake_State_Resort_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).