Army Corps of Engineers project land · Kentucky
Carr Creek Recreation Area
Carr Creek Recreation Area is listed in PAD-US 4.1 as roughly 3,862 acres in Knott County, Kentucky (Army Corps of Engineers project land), managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. It may allow hunting, but PAD-US does not say so — confirm with the managing agency.
Approximate outline (north up) from simplified PAD-US boundaries
Area details
| Approx. size | 3,862 acres |
|---|---|
| Manager | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Listed in PAD-US as: Louisville District (USACE) |
| Manager type | Federal |
| Designation | Recreation Management Area Local designation: Recreation Area |
| Public access (PAD-US) | Open access PAD-US definition: “requires no special requirements for public access to the property (may include regular hours of availability).” |
| County | Knott County |
| Reference point | 37.23687, -82.95848 A point inside the area — not an entrance or parking lot. Google Maps · OpenStreetMap |
| Source records | 1 PAD-US record combined |
Before you hunt here
- Regulations, seasons and licenses: check with Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. This site does not list regulations.
- 2026 deer season dates in Kentucky: Kentucky deer season dates, copied from the state agency, with the official source linked. Areas like this can set their own dates. Score your buck.
- Managing agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Corps Lakes Gateway
- Boundaries: PAD-US boundaries are approximate and simplified here. Use the agency’s official maps and respect adjacent private land.
Reservoir project lands often include developed recreation areas, dams and leased tracts where hunting is not allowed. Check with the project office.
Nearby public land (within 30 miles)
- State wildlife / game area
Carr Creek Lake Wildlife Management Area
2,901 acres · 1.1 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State wildlife / game area
Hensley-Pine Mountain Wildlife Management Area
4,851 acres · 14.4 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Kentucky Fuel Corporation Wildlife Management Area
4,665 acres · 14.8 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - Other state land
Bad Branch Wild River
1,342 acres · 14.8 mi away
State: department of conservation
Restricted access - National Forest land
Jefferson National Forest
879 acres · 15.5 mi away
U.S. Forest Service (USDA)
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Paul Van Booven Wildlife Management Area
2,292 acres · 18 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Open access - Army Corps of Engineers project land · Virginia
North Fork Of Pound Rv Recreation Area
2,791 acres · 18.5 mi away
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Open access - State wildlife / game area
Robinson Forest Wildlife Management Area
2,014 acres · 19.5 mi away
State: fish and wildlife agency
Restricted access - State forest
Kentenia State Forest
4,102 acres · 23.6 mi away
State: department of natural resources
Open access - State wildlife / game area
C. F. Ataya Wildlife Management Area
11,585 acres · 27 mi away
Joint management
Restricted access
Distances are straight-line between reference points, not driving distance.
Source: PAD-US 4.1 (USGS), record for “Carr Creek Recreation Area” in Kentucky combined into one listing. How listings are built. Spotted an error? PAD-US is maintained by USGS with data from the managing agencies.