About this campground
This recreation area is part of Carr Creek Lake
About Carr Creek Lake
Carr Creek Lake, KY is located in the mountainous region of southeastern Kentucky, about 16 mile from Hazard and 18 miles from Whitesburg. The dam is located 8.8 miles above the mouth of Carr Fork, a tributary of the North Fork of the Kentucky River. Nearby attractions include Daniel Boone National Forest, Lilley Cornett Woods, Bad Branch Falls Nature Preserve, Red River Gorge Natural Scenic Area, Natural Bridge State Park and Buckhorn Lake.
Describes the wider recreation area this campground sits in. Source: Recreation.gov.
Getting there
From Hazard, 16 miles south on KY 15, 1 miles northward on KY 1089.
Directions to Carr Creek Lake, not to this specific campground.
Activities
- CAMPING
- PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE
Nearby federal campgrounds
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