If you’re looking for a way to hang on to summer for just a little bit longer, you have until Labor Day to visit this secret beach spot in Southeastern Kentucky. The public beach at Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is a little hidden gem, tucked away in the hills. A day at this picturesque beach will have you savoring summer and feeling refreshed.

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is a lovely area in Southeastern Kentucky, surrounded by forest-covered hills and a 1,200-acre lake.
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The resort itself is perched above the lake and has incredible views. If you're not staying at the resort, you can still take advantage of the public beach, secretly tucked between the hills.
The beach has just enough room to spread out and enjoy the sand and water.
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Of course weather can impact the beach itself, so it's important to call ahead if you're concerned. But on most hot, summer days you'll find beach goers enjoying the serene surroundings and sandy shore. There is also a bathhouse available for your use.

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The views surrounding the beach can't be beat.
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While relaxing in the sand, you can look around at the soaring hills, clear skies and boaters enjoying the water.
While you're there, you can make a day of it with many other activities available.
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Play a game of mini golf, go for a hike or have a delicious meal at the restaurant located at the bottom of the main lodge. Be sure to enjoy the view while you're up there.
The beach at Buckhorn Lake is a hidden slice of summer heaven.
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This small, secret oasis is the ideal spot to escape to these last weeks of summer. Open until Labor Day, be sure and take advantage of this exclamation point of your Kentucky summer.

There are still a few weeks left in Kentucky’s beach season! Have you checked out any sandy spots in the Bluegrass State this summer? Let us know your favorites in the comments! Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park is located at 4441 KY HWY 1833 Buckhorn, KY 41721. For more information on Buckhorn Lake’s beach, visit their website here.

And for more hidden beaches throughout Kentucky, check out our recent article here.

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