Carr Creek State Park
The campground is open and accepting reservations. Water and electric hookups are operational. During freezing conditions, water may be temporarily unavailable. Burn bans may be in effect periodically.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 6:52PM EDT until August 11 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
SVRJKL The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southeastern Martin County in northeastern Kentucky... Eastern Letcher County in southeastern Kentucky... Central Knott County in southeastern Kentucky... Floyd County in southeastern Kentucky... Pike County in southeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Magoffin County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 652 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Head of Grassy to Morehead to Howards Mill, moving southeast at 85 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Estill, Bath, Pikeville, Prestonsburg, Jenkins, Whitesburg, Coal Run Village, Elkhorn City, Wheelwright, Fleming-Neon, Martin, Pippa Passes, Matewan, Forest Hills, Wayland, Allen, Meta, Pilgrim, Handshoe, and Glo.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 6:51PM EDT until August 11 at 7:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
SVRJKL The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Owsley County in southeastern Kentucky... Northern Perry County in southeastern Kentucky... Northwestern Knott County in southeastern Kentucky... Breathitt County in southeastern Kentucky... Southern Lee County in southeastern Kentucky... Northeastern Clay County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 730 PM EDT. * At 650 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Omer to Slade to near Winston, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings. * Locations impacted include... Jackson, Buckhorn, Booneville, Turin, Travellers Rest, Buck, Blake, Southfork, Emmalena, Cowcreek, Bearville, Earnestville, Noctor, Ida May, Delvinta, Lerose, Elkatawa, Sacker Gap, Levi, and Valjean.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 6:41PM EDT until August 11 at 7:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
SVRJKL The National Weather Service in Jackson has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky... Eastern Bell County in southeastern Kentucky... Northeastern Knox County in southeastern Kentucky... Leslie County in southeastern Kentucky... Western Letcher County in southeastern Kentucky... Perry County in southeastern Kentucky... Southwestern Knott County in southeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Clay County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 745 PM EDT. * At 641 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Soft Shell to near Dice to Manchester, moving south at 40 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Locations impacted include... Letcher, Garrard, Bath, Hazard, Cumberland, Whitesburg, Harlan, Loyall, Manchester, Evarts, Hindman, Lynch, Benham, Hyden, Vicco, Wallins Creek, Blackey, Elic, Big Fork, and Cody.
About
Carr Creek State Park Campground occupies a scenic stretch of shoreline on 710-acre Carr Creek Lake in Knott County, Kentucky. Nestled in the Appalachian foothills roughly 15 miles south of Hazard, the campground provides convenient lake access for fishing, boating, and swimming. All 39 sites feature electric hookups with 15/20/30/50-amp service and water connections, with site lengths ranging from 30 to 60 feet to accommodate various RV sizes. Facilities include a bathhouse with hot showers, flush restrooms, and laundry. A dump station is available within one mile. Each site comes equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and grill. The adjacent marina offers pontoon and fishing boat rentals, moorage, and a boat ramp. A park store sells firewood, ice, drinks, and camping supplies. The campground operates year-round, though water may be shut off during freezing conditions. Reservations can be made through Kentucky State Parks one day to twelve months in advance. Peak season runs from mid-May through early September and October. A two-night minimum applies on Friday and Saturday nights.
Directions
Located 15 miles south of Hazard on KY 15 South. The park address is 2086 Smithboro Rd, Sassafras, KY 41759.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 60ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (606) 642-4050 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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