Carr Creek Lake Shelters
Open for day-use reservations April 1 through September 30. Shelter hours are 10 AM to 9 PM. No overnight camping permitted. Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance via Recreation.gov.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 11 at 2:39PM EDT until August 11 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 564 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST KENTUCKY FLOYD KNOTT LETCHER PIKE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF COAL RUN, ELKHORN CITY, HINDMAN, JENKINS, PIKEVILLE, PIPPA PASSES, PRESTONSBURG, SOUTH WILLIAMSON, WHEELWRIGHT, AND WHITESBURG.
Flood Watch issued August 11 at 4:45AM EDT until August 12 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Kentucky, including the following counties, in east central Kentucky, Bath, Estill, Menifee, Montgomery and Powell. In southeast Kentucky, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Harlan, Jackson, Knott, Knox, Lee, Leslie, Letcher, Owsley, Perry and Wolfe. * WHEN...Through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A series of systems are expected to traverse the area, each bringing the potential for heavy downpours and training storms which may result in flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Carr Creek Lake Shelters consist of eight day-use group picnic shelters spread across three recreation areas on Carr Creek Lake in the mountains of southeastern Kentucky. This is not an overnight camping facility. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the shelters are ideal for family reunions, group events, and large gatherings. The shelters are distributed among three areas: Littcarr Recreation Area hosts Dogwood, Willow, Pin Oak, and White Pine shelters with access to a boat ramp, playground, horseshoe pit, and shoreline fishing. The Dam/Tailwater Area contains Sycamore and Poplar shelters near a large playground, horseshoe pit, and volleyball courts. The Marina area has Laurel and Holly shelters with a boat ramp, playground, horseshoe pits, and an accessible fishing pier. The 710-acre lake offers boating, water skiing, and fishing for crappie, bass, bluegill, and walleye. Hikers can explore a short nature trail at the Dam/Tailwater area or the 6-mile Sugar Branch Trail from the dam to Sugar Lake Road.
Directions
From Hazard, Kentucky, take KY Route 15 south for 17 miles to KY Route 160, then continue 2 miles to Littcarr Recreation Area. Individual shelters are located at Littcarr Recreation Area, the Marina (first left after turning onto Smith Branch Road), and the Dam/Tailwater Area (second left after passing Carr Creek Lake Dam).
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $60 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| jesse.b.saylor@usace.army.mil |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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