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Martins Fork Lake

NOTICE: Many states are discouraging or banning movement of firewood to control spread of the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). Not bringing wood from home to your campsite and not taking unused wood you procure while camping home with you is recommended -- required in some states. Check the following website to learn more: http://www.emeraldashborer.info/

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See the Martins Fork Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.

Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: 16 miles southeast of Harlan on KY 987.

Lake History

Factoid: This water resource project lies entirely in Harlan County, Kentucky. Many local residents take advantage of the recreational opportunities offered at the Smith Recreation Area, which is operated under a cost-share agreement by the county.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

2 Recreation areas at Martins Fork Lake

	Area Status
Smith Recreation Area					X		D	A GS	X	BE	M
Tailwaters
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected