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Leatherwood Recreation Area Reservations

Buckhorn Lake, Kentucky

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Leatherwood Recreation Area quick facts

Cancellation alerts: We check Leatherwood Recreation Area for cancellations and email you when a site opens.
Reservations: Reserved on Recreation.gov.
Campsites: 1 site.
Location: Kentucky.Kentucky campgrounds

As of November 2026, Leatherwood Recreation Area is a campground in Kentucky with 1 campsite. Leatherwood Recreation Area is booked through Recreation.gov.

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people allowed on each site: 20

Leatherwood Recreation Area reservations and next available dates

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Campsites at Leatherwood Recreation Area

Group 1

Amenities

restrooms
boat ramp

At a glance: Setting: Lake.

Things to do: fishing, boating.

All sites at Leatherwood Recreation Area, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Type	Sleeps
Leatherwood Shelter	Group	20

About Leatherwood Recreation Area

Overview

Shelter Leatherwood located on Buckhorn Lake

Recreation

Shelter Leatherwood, Fishing Peer,

Facilities

Vault Toilets

Natural Features

Buckhorn Lake

Nearby Attractions

Buckhorn Campground, Play ground, Basketball Court, Boat Ramp.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancelations of shelters must be made a miniunm of at least one day in advance.

Rules and notices at Leatherwood Recreation Area

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on November 10, 2026. Check Leatherwood Recreation Area on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Reservations are for the day.

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Leatherwood Recreation Area FAQ

How do I make a campground reservation at Leatherwood Recreation Area?

Campsites at Leatherwood Recreation Area are reserved on Recreation.gov. If your dates are sold out, set a cancellation alert and we email you when a site opens.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Leatherwood Recreation Area?

Leatherwood Recreation Area is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Leatherwood Recreation Area?

Cancellations happen frequently at Leatherwood Recreation Area, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites. Pro and $19 single-campground alerts are checked every minute, 24/7; free accounts are checked hourly.

How many campsites does Leatherwood Recreation Area have?

Leatherwood Recreation Area has 1 campsites.

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