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Buckhorn Lake Boat Ramps

Every public boat ramp and launch on Buckhorn Lake in Kentucky, with directions and what to expect when you get there. Buckhorn Lake covers about 1,157 acres.

7 public launches · 2 with trailer ramps · 4 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 6 confirmed free · 2 with restrooms

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Before you launch in Kentucky

Links go to official Kentucky agency pages.

Counties: Perry County, Leslie County

Ramps and launches

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Buckhorn Dam Ramp

Hyden, Perry County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Paved
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
25 or Less spaces
Parking surface
Paved
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
16 mi from Hazard

Directions: KY 15 N of Hazard; left on KY 28 to Buckhorn; left on Hwy 1387 to ramp

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Buckhorn Lake State Park Marina

Hyden, Perry County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Paved
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
51 plus spaces
Parking surface
Paved
Restroom
Seasonal (limited hours)
Nearest town
14 mi from Hazard

Directions: KY 15 N of Hazard; left on Ky 28; left on Hwy 1833 to Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park

Directions

Confluence

Hyden, Leslie County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Nearest town
11 mi from Hazard

Notes: Small Boat Only.

Directions

Gays Creek Ramp

Hyden, Perry County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Nearest town
14 mi from Hazard

Notes: Small Boat Only.

Directions

Leatherwood Ramp Buckhorn

Hyden, Perry County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Nearest town
16 mi from Hazard

Notes: Small Boat Only.

Directions

Trace Branch Ramp

Hyden, Leslie County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Nearest town
10 mi from Hazard

Notes: Small Boat Only.

Directions

Buckhorn Campground

Hyden, Perry County

Nearest town
17 mi from Hazard

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 606-398-7220

Directions: Traveling north from Lexington, take I-64 to the Mountain Parkway. Exit at Slade, take KY 11 South through Beattyville. Continue on Highway 11 to Booneville, continuing past the courthouse to KY 28 West. Follow KY 28 about 23 miles to Buckhorn. Traveling east From Hazard, take KY 15 North 9 miles to 28 W (left turn) through Chavies. Follow Highway 28 West straight and go 15 miles to Buckhorn.

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