Carr Creek Marina

Located on Carr Fork Lake near Anco in Knott County, Kentucky, Carr Creek Marina offers a developed boat ramp facility for paddlers and boaters accessing the 710-acre impoundment. The marina is situated approximately 19 miles south of Hazard via KY Route 15 to KY Route 160, making it accessible for day trips and weekend outings. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed facility provides amenities including boat rentals, a tackle shop, boat repair services, and slip rentals for those planning longer stays.

**Access & Fees:** A $5 daily launch fee applies at the marina ramp (an annual pass is available for $25), and restrooms are available on-site. For budget-conscious paddlers, note that a free launch option exists at the dam boat ramp. The calm, lake environment is ideal for beginning and intermediate kayakers and canoeists seeking flatwater paddling without strong currents.

**Nearby Resources:** Littcarr Campground and Carr Creek Lake Shelters are located nearby for overnight trips, and an accessible fishing pier is available at the marina. The surrounding mountainous terrain of southeastern Kentucky provides scenic views for a relaxing paddling experience.

Overview
Carr Creek Lake Shelters are located on Carr Creek Lake on the same side of Kentucky Highway 160 as Littcarr Campground. The U.S. 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.
Recreation
The 710-acre lake and surrounding area offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation...

Overview
Carr Creek Lake Shelters are located on Carr Creek Lake on the same side of Kentucky Highway 160 as Littcarr Campground. The U.S. 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.
Recreation
The 710-acre lake and surrounding area offer a wide variety of outdoor recreation opportunities. Boating and water skiing are popular activities on the lake.

For the sportsman, fishing is an ever-present activity. Crappie, bass, bluegill and walleye are plentiful in the lake and provide hours of fishing enjoyment. Also, the
Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife release trout in the tailwater throughout the summer months.

Hikers can find a short nature trail, less than a mile long, in the Dam/Tailwater area. For a bit more adventure, the 6-mile Sugar Branch Trail begins at the dam and ends at Sugar Lake Road.Facilities
A total of eight picnic shelters are open for use from April through September. The shelters are known as Dogwood, Holly, Laurel, Pin Oak, Poplar, Sycamore, White Pine and Willow. Each is accessible and equipped with electricity, grills, picnic tables and lighting. Each shelter can accommodate up to 200 people; However we are asking that the number of people at each site will be limited to 10 persons due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Willow, Pin Oak, White Pine and Dogwood are located at the Littcarr Recreation Area, offering access to a boat ramp, playground, horseshoe pit and shoreline fishing. Sycamore and Poplar are in the Dam/Tailwater Area, with a horseshoe pit, large playground and volleyball courts nearby. Laurel and Holly are at the marina, where guests have access to a boat ramp, playground, horseshoe pits and accessible fishing pier. Restrooms are located near all shelters.
Natural Features
Carr Creek Lake is located in the mountainous region of southeastern Kentucky, about 16 miles from Hazard and 18 miles from Whitesburg. The dam is located 8.8 miles above the mouth of Carr Fork, a tributary of the North Fork of the Kentucky River.

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