Littcarr Campground

Campground · Kentucky · 45 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Carr Creek Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

45
Bookable sites
54 ft
Max rig length
up to 6
People per site
3
Accessible sites
1,044 ft
Elevation
LITTCARR CAMPGROUND

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.

The facts

  • 45 bookable sites
  • 3 accessible sites
  • Vehicles up to 54 ft
  • Up to 6 people per site
  • Loops: LITT

Site types

  • 45 Standard Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Sewer hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

45 campsites at Littcarr Campground

Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 3:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
01LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft6
02LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft6
03LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft6
04LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft6
05LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved52 ft6
06LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved49 ft6
07LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft6
08LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved50 ft6
09LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved47 ft6
10LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft6
11LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft6
12LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft6
13LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft6
14LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved49 ft6♿
15LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved38 ft6
16LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft6♿
17LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved52 ft6
18LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved51 ft6
19LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft6
20LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft6
21LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft6
22LITTStandard Electric———6
23LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved43 ft6
24LITTStandard Electric———6 🐾
25LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved54 ft6 🐾
26LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft6
27LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved36 ft6
28LITTStandard Electric———6
29LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved40 ft6
30LITTStandard Electric———6
31LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft6
32LITTStandard Electric———6
33LITTStandard Electric———6
34LITTStandard Electric———6
B1LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft6
B10LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft6
B11LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft6
B2LITTStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved30 ft6♿
B3LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft6
B4LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft6
B5LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft6
B6LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft6
B7LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft6
B8LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft6
B9LITTStandard ElectricBack InPaved30 ft6

Getting there

From I-75, take Exit 38 (SR-192) east to Daniel Boone Parkway to SR-15. Travel SR-15 south to SR-160, turn north and follow for 4 miles. Campground is on the east side of SR-160.

37.23750, -82.94972 · 37°14'15.0"N 82°56'59.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F454959707783868579705949
Low °F262933425260646457463429
Precip in3.73.94.84.54.84.45.74.23.32.93.24.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 10.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Littcarr Campground

Can you reserve a site at Littcarr Campground?
Yes, Littcarr Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Littcarr Campground have?
45 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Littcarr Campground?
54 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Littcarr Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Littcarr Campground.
Does Littcarr Campground have hookups?
Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Littcarr Campground?
Campfires are allowed at Littcarr Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-08-06.

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