Littcarr Campground
Carr Creek Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: SASSAFRAS, KY, KY
Price: From $24 per night
Price range: $24–$30 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (64 reviews)
Season: May through October
Littcarr Campground is located on the shores of Carr Creek Lake in southeastern Kentucky’s mountainous region. The area provides an excellent atmosphere for camping, fishing, boating and enjoying the natural setting.The campground offers 45 sites with electric and water hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing
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Littcarr Campground is well-maintained and located on the shores of Carr Creek Lake with excellent fishing opportunities for crappie, bass, bluegill and walleye. Google reviews consistently praise it as one of the best campgrounds in the area with a peaceful, family-friendly environment.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Wapiti, Common Raccoon, Eastern Box Turtle, and various bird species including Red-winged Blackbirds and Song Sparrows present in the area.
Insider tips for Littcarr Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Most sites lack hookups; verify self-contained RV compatibility before booking Concrete pads available at some sites for level parking
Skip Littcarr Campground if: You need full hookups — only limited sites have electric hookups and no water/sewer hookups available. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer spontaneous visits — early booking is essential.
Best time to visit Littcarr Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Carr Creek Lake Shelters (Sassafras, KY), Cane Patch (Pound, VA), Phillip’S Creek Group Picnic Area (Norton, VA), Trace Branch Campground (BUCKHORN, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Littcarr Campground
Cell signal at Littcarr Campground (SASSAFRAS, KY): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
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.
Littcarr Campground is located on the shores of Carr Creek Lake in southeastern Kentucky’s mountainous region. The area provides an excellent atmosphere for camping, fishing, boating and enjoying the natural setting.The campground offers 45 sites with electric and water hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Most sites lack hookups; verify self-contained RV compatibility before booking
Concrete pads available at some sites for level parking
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From I-75, take Exit 38 (SR-192) east to Daniel Boone Parkway to SR-15. Travel SR-15 south to SR-160, turn north and follow for 4 miles. Campground is on the east side of SR-160.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)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.
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