When the weather cools and the leaves start to turn, Kentucky’s landscape turns into a vibrant display of the rich hues of autumn. Now is the time to get out there and surround yourself with beautiful fall foliage, and Buckhorn Lake is just the spot for your leaf-peeping adventure.
Buckhorn Lake State Park is starting to come alive with the vibrant colors of autumn. You’ll find this pretty place in the southeast part of the state.
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The park covers 856 acres of wooded land, and there’s plenty to see and do. Consider visiting for at least a weekend trip.
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Buckhorn Lake was created in 1967, when the Buckhorn Dam was built over the Kentucky River. The lake has a surface area of 1,230 acres.
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This lake is downright picturesque, so you’re going to want to bring your camera to capture its beauty.
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You’ll find two hiking trails here, so lace up your boots and start exploring. The one-mile-long Moonshine Trail is easy enough for most hikers, and features interpretive signs to help you learn more about the area.
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All kinds of wildlife call this beautiful slice of nature “home,” including herds of deer and elk that are often easy to spot during your adventures. During winter months, you can even see nesting bald eagles.
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Anglers love Buckhorn! Its large population of muskies, as well as largemouth and Kentucky bass, crappie, and bluegill, are just waiting in these depths.
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If you don’t have a fishing pole, no worries. The park has fishing equipment that you can check out for free.
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Find a bench next to the lake, and while away some time enjoying the fall foliage.
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You’re not going to want to leave at the end of the day, but there’s no need - there’s a lodge right here! Choose from 36 rooms, as well as some two and three-bedroom cottages. Sleep your cares away, then wake up the next day for some more leaf-peeping.
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Learn more about Buckhorn Lake State Park on its website, and follow its Facebook page to see what’s going on at the park today.
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Have you visited Buckhorn Lake recently? We’d love to hear about your autumn adventure there! To see more gorgeous fall foliage in Kentucky, zipline through this colorful canopy of changing leaves.
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Address: 3500 State Park Rd, Cadiz, KY 42211, USA
