Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky
Littcarr Campground
Army Corps of Engineers · Kentucky, United States
- Sites
- 45
- Hookups
- 45 electric, 45 with water
- Season
- April 27 to October 11
- Max RV length
- 54 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,115 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Carr Creek Lake
- Nearest town
- SASSAFRAS
- Address
- 843 SASSAFRAS CREEK RD, SASSAFRAS, KY, 41759-8806
- Phone
- 606-642-3052
- Activities
- Adirondack Shelter, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Marina, Swimming
45 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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.
Recreation
The lake offers boating, water skiing and swimming. Anglers can fish for crappie, bass, bluegill and walleye.
A short nature trail for hiking is located in the Dam/Tailwater area. For a bit more adventure, the six-mile Sugar Branch Trail begins at the dam and ends at Sugar Lake Road.
Facilities
The campground offers 45 sites with electric and water hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, laundry facilities and a dump station.
For family-friendly entertainment, two playgrounds, a picnic shelter, horseshoe pits, and basketball and shuffleboard courts are also on-site.
Natural Features
Carr Creek Lake is situated in a scenic sloping landscape heavily forested with a wide variety of hardwood and pine trees. An array of songbirds and waterfowl inhabit the area's marshlands.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (606) 288-5471.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby attractions include Daniel Boone National Forest, Lilley Cornett Woods, Bad Branch Falls Nature Preserve, Red River Gorge Natural Scenic Area, Natural Bridge State Park and Buckhorn Lake.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42° | 27° | -4° | 66° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 51° | 33° | 14° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 61° | 39° | 9° | 77° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 48° | 30° | 84° | 1 of 11 |
| May | 78° | 60° | 40° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 82° | 66° | 52° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 87° | 70° | 62° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 85° | 70° | 60° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 82° | 65° | 51° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 68° | 48° | 36° | 86° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 39° | 21° | 73° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 32° | 7° | 66° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Mine Made Adventure Park and Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 12 mi
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- Trace Branch Campground · Army Corps of Engineers · 23 mi · 29 sites
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