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Kentucky · Recreation.gov

Buckhorn Day Use

37.3418° N / 83.4702° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 2Next open weekend Nov 63 day-use units

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Buckhorn Day Use

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10250704

When Buckhorn Day Use reopens

Buckhorn Day Use's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
77

77 openings were recorded here in the last 90 days, but none in the last 30 — the pattern below would describe the past, not this season, so we do not chart it. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 3 monitored sites

Of the 549 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 549 open for online reservation.

Where the open windows are

0% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 549 of 549 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online0%
Open reservation dates549 / 549
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 549
Weekday openings315
Weekend openings234

Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 315 fall on weekdays and 234 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
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December holds the most room. 93 of 93 reservation dates are still open there.

Holiday windows — day use

Units open per date · of 3 shelters
WindowDateUnits openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 263Open
FRI Nov 273Open
SAT Nov 283Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 243Open
FRI Dec 253Open
New YearTHU Dec 313Open
FRI Jan 13Open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 3 shelters are available for all three dates. Christmas: 3 shelters are available for both dates. New Year: 3 shelters are available for both dates. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.

Availability by shelter

Most open reservation dates · tracked window
ShelterOpen reservation dates
Birch Shelter  183
Chestnut Shelter  183
Red Bud Shelter  183

The 3 shelters with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6

The next bookable date is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Reservation dates

549 available reservation dates across 3 shelters at Buckhorn Day Use, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 3 shelters with current availability
ShelterOpen reservation datesConsecutive datesDates
Birch Shelter183183 datesNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
Chestnut Shelter183183 datesNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more
Red Bud Shelter183183 datesNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more

About Buckhorn Day Use

Overview

Reservations will be on the bulletin boards in from of each shelter with the last name of the party on the calendar day reserved

-This is a day use area that once a reservation is placed is reserved for the whole day.

-Play grounds, fishing areas, restrooms, and grills are all located beside or near by each site.

-Alcohol use at these sites is prohibited.

3 monitored sheltersDay use3 shadedWaterfrontRiverfront

FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Buckhorn Day Use?

Reservations for Buckhorn Day Use are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 549 of 549 tracked reservation dates are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 77 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Buckhorn Day Use?

Campsite Sniper detected 77 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Which month has the most availability at Buckhorn Day Use?

December 2026, with 93 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 93.

When is the next open date at Buckhorn Day Use?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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