3,482 acres: Portions of lake shoreline, Perry Co.
There are two old roads which follow the lake shore, but primary access is by boat. The terrain is mountainous and is primarily forested with some open land in bottoms. Squirrel, grouse, woodcock, quail, rabbit, deer, and furbearers can be found here. Picnicking, camping, swimming, and boating facilities are available at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park.
To get to Buckhorn Lake WMA, take KY 15 and KY 28 W from Hazard, KY 257 N from Hyden; from Daniel Boone Pky. take Hyden exit, turn left.
Owned by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
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