Experience, Explore & Enjoy McCreary County
McCreary County is home to an abundance of recreational opportunities, both in terms of parks, attractions and facilities, and natural, outdoor recreation in the Daniel Boone National Forest and Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. There are many trails locally for hiking, horseback riding, and ATVs, as well as opportunities for fishing, hiking and camping...not to mention water sports like canoeing and kayaking. For more on these McCreary County attractions, lodging, dining and other welcoming features of our county, visit the McCreary Co. Tourism website (www.mccrearytourism.com).

County Recreational Facilities
McCreary County Government operates recreational facilities through its appointed Park Board, consisting of seven members who meet monthly. The facilities managed by this board include the McCreary County Community Park and Sandhill Conservation & RV Camp.

McCreary County Community Park
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The new McCreary County Community Park is located on a 100 acre section of land on US Highway 27 just north of Whitley City, KY and currently includes ball fields being used by the local Little League Association, a playground area, fairgrounds, and a multi-purpose community building which houses the McCreary County Senior Citizens' Center, a gymnasium for community use, and office and meeting space. Future plans for the park site include adding additional playgrounds, shelters, and basketball/volleyball courts.

Sandhill Conservation & RV Camp
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Sandhill Camp, originally a 4-H camp, is located on KY Highway 700 just about 4.5 miles east of US Highway 27 in Whitley City, KY. The camp features about forty RV campsites with hookups including electric and water, as well as a community building with kitchen, meeting space, laundry and showers. There are also several shelters, a stage with electricity, playground, and basketball court on site. The camp hosts several major events each year including an annual Junior ROTC gathering and the Blazin' Bluegrass Festival each September.

Make Reservations & Get Information
To reserve a shelter, meeting room or get more information on the McCreary County Community Park or the Sandhill Camp, contact James Jones, McCreary County Park Director, at (606)376-7275 (376-PARK).