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Carr Creek State Park

Coordinates: 37°13′55″N 83°00′08″W / 37.23194°N 83.00222°W / 37.23194; -83.00222
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Carr Creek State Park
Carr Creek State Park is located in Kentucky
Carr Creek State Park
Location in Kentucky
Carr Creek State Park is located in the United States
Carr Creek State Park
Location in United States
TypeKentucky state park
LocationKnott County, Kentucky, United States
Coordinates37°13′55″N 83°00′08″W / 37.23194°N 83.00222°W / 37.23194; -83.00222
Area29 acres (12 ha)
Created1997
Operated byKentucky Department of Parks
OpenYear-round
WebsiteOfficial website

Carr Creek State Park is a park located along Kentucky Route 15 in Knott County, Kentucky, United States. The park itself encompasses 29 acres (12 ha), while the park's main feature, Carr Creek Lake, covers 750 acres (300 ha).[1]

The park contains a 39-site campground, a full-service marina with snack bar, boat rental service, and a beach. The beach is 480 feet (150 m) long, making it the longest beach in the Kentucky park system.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Susan Reigler, Pam Spaulding (2009). "Eastern Kentucky Parks". The Complete Guide to Kentucky State Parks. Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 978-0-8131-9208-6.
  2. ^ "Carr Creek State Park". Kentucky Department of Parks. Retrieved August 25, 2013.