Carr Creek Lake was once home to some of the area's earliest pioneer settlements as early as the 1770s. Carr Fork, a tributary of the North Fork of the Kentucky River, is located 8.8 miles below Carr Creek Dam, and is thought to have gotten its name from William Carr, a well-known "Long Hunter" who hunted in the area.
The marsh environment in the Carr Creek area is unusual for the Mountains of Eastern Kentucky, but provides a wide assortment of watchable wildlife. Wood duck, great blue and green heron, ruffed grouse, bobwhite, wild turkey, red-winged blackbird, warblers, raccoon and striped skunk may be found making their homes in this area.
Pleasure boaters and anglers can explore the 750-acre lake with miles of shoreline, and good bass, crappie and walleye fishing.
A full-service marina near the park provides lake access as well as fishing and boating supplies. It also includes a snack bar. Operator’s number is 606-642-3239.Open Year-Round.
Pontoon boats and fishing boat rentals available at the full service marina.
Catch the sun’s rays on the longest sand beach in Kentucky’s state park system. Open for the summer season.
Picnic facilities available for all of your summer gatherings.