Carr Creek Lake Shelters

Carr Creek Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: Sassafras, KY, KY

Price: From $60 per night

Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)

Season: May through October

Carr Creek Lake Shelters are located on Carr Creek Lake on the same side of Kentucky Highway 160 as Littcarr Campground. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, manages the land and water at Carr Creek Lake for wildlife, fisheries and recreation. The 710-acre lake and surrounding area offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/carr-creek-lake-shelters to be notified when sites open up.

Carr Creek Lake Shelters offer lakeside camping with boating, fishing, and water sports opportunities on a 710-acre lake managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The campground provides essential amenities including fire rings, picnic tables, restrooms, and a boat launch.

Wildlife alert: Eastern Box Turtle, Common Watersnake, Canada Goose, Common Raccoon, and Virginia Opossum present in the area.

Insider tips for Carr Creek Lake Shelters: Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 8 sites Bring your own boat or fishing gear to take full advantage of the 710-acre lake Located approximately 19 miles from Hazard via KY Route 15 south and KY Route 160

Skip Carr Creek Lake Shelters if: You need hookups - most sites have no hookups available. You plan to camp November through April - seasonal closure. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 8 tent sites available.

Best time to visit Carr Creek Lake Shelters: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Littcarr Campground (SASSAFRAS, KY), Trace Branch Campground (BUCKHORN, KY), Cane Patch (Pound, VA), Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area (Norton, VA).

Cell Phone Coverage at Carr Creek Lake Shelters

Cell signal at Carr Creek Lake Shelters (Sassafras, KY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.

Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.

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Sassafras, KY, KY★ 4.9 (15 reviews)From $60/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Carr Creek Lake Shelters are located on Carr Creek Lake on the same side of Kentucky Highway 160 as Littcarr Campground. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, manages the land and water at Carr Creek Lake for wildlife, fisheries and recreation. The 710-acre lake and surrounding area offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Hookups8 electric sites
ADA sites8 sites
PetsAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesFishing
Family & Pets
RestroomsBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need hookups - most sites have no hookups available✕ You plan to camp November through April - seasonal closure✕ You prefer larger campgrounds - only 8 tent sites available

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a popular federal campground with only 8 sites

Bring your own boat or fishing gear to take full advantage of the 710-acre lake

Located approximately 19 miles from Hazard via KY Route 15 south and KY Route 160

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 0%
AT&T
4G · 0%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Eastern Box Turtle, Common Watersnake, Canada Goose, Common Raccoon, and Virginia Opossum present in the area.

Location

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Getting there →

Carr Creek Lake's Littcarr Recreation Area is located apprioxiately 19 miles from Hazard, Kentucky. Route from Hazard to Littcarr Recreation Area is via KY Route 15 south 17 miles to KY Route 160, then 2 miles to Littcarr Recreation Area. Dogwood Shelter: After turning from KY 15, Dogwood Shelter is located on the first right turn at the Littcarr Recreation Area. (Dogwood Shelter is located next to the restroom, just above the Willow Shelter). Holly Shelter: After turning from KY 15, the Marina

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Pro tips

  • Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Carr Creek Lake fills fast in peak season.
  • Check current road conditions at Carr Creek Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Carr Creek Lake Shelters cost per night?+
Carr Creek Lake Shelters costs $60 per night. Hookup options: No hookups.
What season is Carr Creek Lake Shelters open?+
Carr Creek Lake Shelters is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Carr Creek Lake Shelters have hookups?+
No hookups.
What is the maximum RV length at Carr Creek Lake Shelters?+
Carr Creek Lake Shelters is primarily a tent camping facility.
How do I make reservations at Carr Creek Lake Shelters?+
Carr Creek Lake Shelters is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Carr Creek Lake Shelters?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Carr Creek Lake Shelters is rated none. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Carr Creek Lake Shelters open, and what are check-in times?+
Carr Creek Lake Shelters is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$60 /night★ 4.9 (15)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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From $24/night

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Cane Patch

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Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area

Norton, VA

From $25/night

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