State Park
Clear Creek Rec Area
Salt Lick, KY
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- Address:Salt Lick, KY
About
Clear Creek Campground is located on the Cumberland Ranger District near a quiet stream. Cave Run Lake is close to it. The campsite has a tent pad, grill and lantern pole. Take pictures of your visit to the campground and submit them to the page. The Clear Creek Iron Furnace can be found at the Clear Creek Picnic Area. This landmark was built in the early 1800s. The furnace was used during the region's early development. The Clear Creek Boat Ramp is near the Clear Creek Shooting Range and Buck Creek Trail.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Clear Creek Rec Area

Carrington Rock Loop
Kentucky
5.5 mi1,312 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Buck Branch
Kentucky
0.7 mi20 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Clear Creek Connector
Kentucky
0.2 mi
Trail
Clear Creek Lake
Kentucky
0.5 mi13 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy

Furnace Arch
Kentucky
7.1 mi1,765 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult

Furnace Arch and Carrington Rock Overlook
Kentucky
10.1 mi2,585 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Kentucky hunting page
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