Carr Creek Lake, once inhabited by early pioneer settlements dating back to the 1770s, now offers a family-friendly retreat with abundant water activities like boating and fishing. The unique marsh environment in the Carr Creek area, uncommon for the Eastern Kentucky Mountains, serves as a natural museum teeming with diverse wildlife. Visitors can spot wood ducks, great blue and green herons, ruffed grouse, bobwhite, wild turkeys, red-winged blackbirds, warblers, raccoons, and striped skunks, all making their homes in this Kentucky region.
Operating Hours:
- Park Grounds: Open 7 days a week, from dawn to dusk
- Campground: Open year-round
Things To Do:
Boating: Pontoon and fishing boat rentals available at the full-service marina.
Camping: The campground features 39 sites, each with standard water and electric hookups and easy access to the waterfront. Stay in the park a night or two for a reasonable fee and take advantage of all the options for aquatic recreation. Pets are allowed if restrained.
Fishing: Pleasure boaters and anglers can explore the 750-acre lake with miles of shoreline and good bass, crappie, and walleye fishing. A Kentucky Fishing License is required. Click here to purchase a license online at KY Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Picnicking: Picnic facilities available for all of your summer gatherings.
