CARR CREEK STATE PARK ACTIVITIES
The park offers birdwatching opportunities with over 100 species spotted, including warblers and waterfowl. Bird checklists are available.
1. Lakeview Trail: A moderate 3-mile loop offering scenic views of Carr Creek Lake, suitable for most skill levels and featuring a variety of local flora and fauna.
2. Marina Point Loop: This easy trail is approximately 0.5 miles long, circling around the marina area; it's perfect for a quick stroll to enjoy waterfront vistas.
3. Pioneer Pathway: Stretching about 1 mile in length, this path takes hikers through wooded terrain with historical markers that highlight early settler history within the park region.
4. Knott County Trail System Connection: While not an official state park trail, nearby trails connect into the larger network surrounding Carr Creek State Park; lengths vary widely across interconnected paths.
Pontoon and fishing boat rentals available at the full service marina.
Pleasure boaters and anglers can explore the 750-acre lake with miles of shoreline, and good bass, crappie and walleye fishing.
A Kentucky Fishing License is required.
Catch the suns rays on the longest sand beach in Kentuckys state park system. Open for the summer season.