Carr Creek Lake is a 710-acre mountain lake on Carr Fork in Knott County, east of Hazard along KY-15.
We rent MasterCraft wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis and water toys on Carr Creek Lake, and everything is ready for you at the lake. Add a captained charter with lessons for every level.
Carr Creek State Park has a marina and one of the only sand beaches in eastern Kentucky, with steep wooded ridges all around the water.
Boat, jet ski and water toy rentals at Carr Creek Lake
Just show up and ride — your boat, jet skis and gear are ready at Carr Creek Lake with no towing required.
- MasterCraft wakesurf & wakeboard boat rentals – premium surf boats seating 12 to 18, with surf boards, wakeboards, skis and tubes available.
- Sea-Doo jet ski rentals – quick, easy-to-ride watercraft for exploring every cove of Carr Creek Lake.
- Boat tours with a driver – great for celebrations, families and anyone who wants surf or ski lessons on Carr Creek Lake.
- Tubes, paddle boards and floats – extras that turn a boat day at Carr Creek Lake into a full beach party.
Book Now or call or text 1-888-594-6610 – we answer 7 a.m.–10 p.m. every day.
Carr Creek Lake at a glance
| Location | East of Hazard on KY-15 |
|---|---|
| Size | About 710 acres |
| Water | Carr Fork |
| Dam | Carr Creek Dam, 1976 |
| Park | Carr Creek State Park |
| County | Knott County |
Best things to do on Carr Creek Lake
- Water skiing and tubing – the open main lake.
- Jet skiing – laps around the lake.
- Swimming – the state park's sand beach.
- Fishing – bass, crappie and walleye.
Where to launch at Carr Creek Lake
- Carr Creek State Park – state park with a marina and beach.
Weekday mornings are the quietest time on the water. Your rental from us is ready at the lake.
Tips for a great day on Carr Creek Lake
- Mornings are calmest for surfing.
- Kentucky requires an observer 12 or older or a wide-angle mirror when towing, and towing is only allowed from sunrise to sunset.
- Jet skis can't run between sunset and sunrise in Kentucky.
Kentucky boating rules to know
- Every boat needs a wearable life jacket for each person on board. Children under 12 must wear one whenever they're on the open deck of a moving boat, and everyone on a jet ski must wear one.
- Towing a skier, wakeboarder or tuber requires an observer 12 or older besides the driver or a wide-angle rear-view mirror, and the person being towed must wear a life jacket. Towing is only allowed from sunrise to sunset, and not within 100 feet of a dock, harbor or swimming area or within 2,000 feet of a dam or lock.
- Jet skis can't be operated between sunset and sunrise, and the engine cut-off lanyard must be attached to the driver.
- Keep to no-wake speed in posted no-wake zones, marinas and near docks and swimmers.
Map of Carr Creek Lake
Carr Creek Lake rental & boating FAQ
What can I rent at Carr Creek Lake?
Wakesurf boats, Sea-Doo jet skis, water toys, and private charters with a driver-instructor — everything for a full day on the water.
Do I have to tow the boat to Carr Creek Lake myself?
No. Your rental is ready for you at Carr Creek Lake, so you don't need a truck or trailer.
Where is Carr Creek Lake?
East of Hazard along KY-15 in Knott County, eastern Kentucky.
Can you jet ski on Carr Creek Lake?
Yes. Jet skiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and wakesurfing are all popular on Carr Creek Lake.
How big is Carr Creek Lake?
About 710 acres.
Is there a beach at Carr Creek Lake?
Yes. Carr Creek State Park has a sand beach on the lake.