Carr Creek State Park
| Carr Creek State Park | |
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  Location in Kentucky | |
| Type | Kentucky state park |
| Location | Knott County, Kentucky, United States |
| Coordinates | 37°13′55″N 83°00′08″W / 37.23194°N 83.00222°WCoordinates: 37°13′55″N 83°00′08″W / 37.23194°N 83.00222°W |
| Area | 29 acres (12 ha) |
| Created | 1997 |
| Operated by | Kentucky Department of Parks |
| Open | Year-round |
| Carr Creek State Park Official website | |
Carr Creek State Park is a park located along Kentucky Route 15 in Knott County, Kentucky, United States. The park itself encompasses 29 acres (12 ha), while the park's main feature, Carr Creek Lake, covers 750 acres (300 ha).[1]
The park contains a 39-site campground, a full-service marina with snack bar, boat rental service, and a beach. The beach is 480 feet (150 m) long, making it the longest beach in the Kentucky park system.[2]
References
- ↑ Susan Reigler, Pam Spaulding (2009). "Eastern Kentucky Parks". The Complete Guide to Kentucky State Parks. Lexington, Kentucky: The University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-9208-0.
- ↑ "Carr Creek State Park". Kentucky Department of Parks. Retrieved August 25, 2013.
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