Recreation area

Irishman Creek

Carr Creek Lake · Sassafras · Kentucky — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

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.

Elevation
1,067 ft
Contact
(606) 642-3308
Carr Creek Lake office

Activities

  • CAMPING
  • PLAYGROUND PARK SPECIALIZED SPORT SITE

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.