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.
There are nice hiking trails and interpretive hiking trails that run through this park. These trails are maintained for hikers only. If you get too hot on your hike, head down to Irishman Creek and take a dip at the beach!
2086 Smithboro Rd., Highway 15<br />Sassafras, KY 41759<br />Phone: (606) 642-4050<br />Email: carrcreek@ky.gov<br />Park Manager: David Richardson
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