Carr Creek Campground

The Great Outdoors

Since you’re already camping in Carr Creek State Park, you might as well make the most of staying in the heart of this beautiful park. Hike around the area and marvel at the marshes which are such a rare feature in the Kentucky mountains, before sitting down for a tasty, well-deserved picnic. If you want something more to eat, try your luck fishing in the lake; get a boat to make it even more peaceful and magical. You can also go swimming in Carr Creek Lake, which also happens to be where some of the earliest pioneers in the area chose to settle down. Don’t forget to keep an eye open for a raccoon or a wood duck.Drive your Sassafras RV rental to the local adventure park for just that: adventures. This area used to be mined for coal but has been turned into an outdoor recreation paradise in its own right. There are miles and miles of trails for ATVs, UTVs, and dirt bikes, and they’re all marked, so you’ll know whether it’s an easy or a technical track that you’re on - no need to make it more exciting than you have to. If off-road driving isn’t really your cup of tea, you can always take an elk tour or try to spot one yourself, in this Elk Capital of the East.If you didn’t manage to spot as many elk as you'd hoped, then drive your Sassafras rental RV to Daniel Boone National Forest and try your luck there. Other than these horned creatures, you might get a glimpse of a black bear or an eagle, and if not, just look at the gorgeous wildflowers. You can also go hiking, swimming, scuba diving, and water-skiing as well as rock climbing and caving. There’s also target shooting, geocaching, outdoor learning, and scenic driving in this amazing forest - you might want to spend a day or two here.

Exploring the Area

When getting an RV rental near Carr Creek Campground, you’ll have the opportunity to really experience one of the nearby mountain cities: Hazard. It might be small, but it’s full of life and things to see and do. There are many parks where you can play all sorts of sports and relax in nature, such as the Bobby Davis Museum & Park, a memorial to fallen WWII veterans. Play games, eat some food, and enjoy both plays and live music in this park where you can also learn all there is to know about the history of Hazard.Even more entertainment is waiting for anyone renting an RV in Hazard - a lot more. The mountain city hosts Perry County Fair, which is an amazingly fun weekend packed with animal shows, music, and other performers as well as entertaining competitions and delicious food. You can also be in town for other events such as soapbox derbies, car shows, and music festivals - you won’t spend even a moment being bored in this cute mountain city.Have you decided to book an RV in Sassafras yet? Good - you won’t regret it.