Kentucky Department of Parks

Built in 1964. In 2006 carpet was replaced, new drapes and linens, new 32” TVs, furniture reupholstered.

36 Lodge Rooms: 22 nonsmoking rooms with 2 double beds, 12 smoking rooms with 2 double beds, and 2 nonsmoking ADA rooms with 1 queen bed each. 2 sets of adjoining rooms. Lodge rooms complete with hair dryers, irons & ironing boards, coffee maker, television, reading chair, all-purpose table, dresser and night stand. Amenities include: soap, shampoo & Bluegrass Blend Coffee.

All rooms have private balconies or patios overlooking the lake and have key card entry for improved security.

Cottages:

2– two bedroom cottages were completely renovated in 2006. Both have two bedrooms with two queen beds in each, two bathrooms, full living and kitchen quarters. Linens, cooking and eating utensils are provided. Both cottages boast a beautiful mountainous view. One has multiple steps on entry.

1-three bedroom cottage, completely renovated in 2006. Two bedrooms has two full beds each and one bedroom has one queen bed, two bathrooms, and full living and kitchen quarters. Linens, cooking and eating utensils are provided. Cottage has a wonderful wooded view.

All cottages are within walking distance of the main lodge and dining area.

Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs).

Meeting Facilities:The Conference Center has 3,600 sq. ft. of meeting space. It features a wall of glass overlooking beautiful Buckhorn Lake. This area can be used as one large room, or can be broken down into two smaller meeting rooms. The Hazard Room is 1850 sq. ft. and the Jackson Room is 1120 sq. ft.

The Perry/Breathitt Room is a 493 sq. ft. meeting space adjacent to the main lobby. The dining area has 2 private meeting rooms that are 425 sq. ft. each.

Shelters: Two shelters available. The upper has electricity and restrooms and the lower overlooks the lake.

The  Bowlingtown Country Kitchen is located in the lower level of the main lodge (elevator available). A warm cozy atmosphere is created by a copper-hooded fireplace and a gorgeous view of Buckhorn Lake.

Seats 220, including two private dining areas that accommodate 40 and 50 people respectively.

Buffets are provided at the chef’s discretion based on the number of groups or guests in house.

Banquet Dining: Private buffets, lunch and dinner, catered to the meeting facilities. Cook-out menu available at the shelter area and for outdoor parties. Working and box lunches are available in the dining room and meeting facilities. Refreshment and break menu is available.

Recreation Teambuilding Opportunities

Our recreation staff can customize teambuilding activities for your organization based on the goals you would like for your employees to achieve. These activities are fun and exciting for the employees, yet develop cohesiveness within the group.

Examples are the following: survivor challenges, group photo scavenger hunts, campfire programs, pontoon rides, and a variety of other fun activities.

Icebreakers

Icebreakers are short 5-10 minute activities that give your employees a fun break during a long day of business meetings. These fun activities are a great way to “break the ice” within the group and encourage more participation throughout the day.

Planned Recreation Activities

Our recreation staff can plan “downtime” for your employees. They can schedule live entertainment, campfire programs, group hikes -- the possibilities are almost endless.

High Speed Wireless Internet & Cell Phone Service

• --Wireless service is available in lodge rooms.
• --Wireless does not extend into the cottages at this time.

Cell service has just been improved.

Cell Providers Pickup Service:

• --Appalachian Wireless-good
• --Verizon-good