Warning
GeneralCave Creek Recreation Area will not be operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the 2026 Season. Questions regarding fees, pass eligibility, or campground reservations procedures should be directed to the new managing entity, BrightSky Campgrounds, at 270-938-3715 or rob@brightskycampgrounds.com.
About Cave Creek
Number of accommodations: 63
Campground Amenities
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Dump Station -
Playground
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Reviews (247)
What Guests Are Saying
Cave Creek campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and enjoyable amenities, including a boat ramp and private showers. Many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite spot for family gatherings and outdoor activities. However, there is concern about its potential closure and reduced operating schedule, which has saddened many regular visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Cave Creek campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and enjoyable amenities, including a boat ramp and private showers. Many campers appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and well-maintained facilities, making it a favorite spot for family gatherings and outdoor activities. However, there is concern about its potential closure and reduced operating schedule, which has saddened many regular visitors.
Review Summary
tom r
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: C
No surprises! calm. Good helpful guard shack team.
Robin F
VerifiedJuly 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: B
n/a
Seara C
VerifiedJune 28, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: B
Always love camping at Cave Creek! Darlene and her husband make it a great experience! I do think that they need another shower house down at the bottom of the hill and have a spot that we can swim... But other than that great place!!
Maurine F
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: E
Always enjoy our stays at cave creek. Rick and Darlene are great. It is a clean and friendly campground. Quiet and peaceful.
terry h
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 48, Loop: D
I stayed in campsite #48 near the end of June, when the heat rose to a blistering 96º. Even so, there was plenty of shade to be found and it was a game changer. I must say, this is one of the most beautiful campsites I've come across in Kentucky. On par with the best of Army Corps sites -- which in my opinion are consistently the best in the nation.
However, I have one gripe and it has nothing to do with the site, or the fine folks who work hard managing and maintaining the campground. Rather, It's with the previous campers. So this message is for them and frankly, anyone it may apply to:
The ground was littered with your cigarette butts. Everywhere. In the sweltering heat, I spent 1/2 hour picking them up and barely made a dent. I'm certain I have a bag of over 200.
Even on the ground all around the fire pit. Was it just too hard to flick them an extra 12 inches? Who are you? Why do you come to a beautiful place like this, feeling so unappreciative of your surroundings that you can leave such a mess? Maybe your house is such a pig pen that you just had to get away for a weekend? Did the campers creed ever once occur to you, to leave no trace and better than you found it? I'll answer that for you - obviously not.
If you are this person, please don't come back. Ever. Stay home, throw your cigarette butts in your own yard, or on your floor.
This is a special and beautiful place to be enjoyed by people who respect it. You clearly don't.
That said, yeah...big thumbs up to campsite #48. If you're a boondocker, you'll especially appreciate it...as there were nice pools of light perfect for solar panels. I'm sorry I couldn't get it entirely cleaned up, so the next person who has the privilege of staying here, lend a hand. If we all do this, it'll be back to pristine condition in no time. Happy camping!
Linda R
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
At cave creek we enjoy there hiking trails and the fishing thereto
Amy M
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: E
Super friendly and helpful staff. The campground roads are very narrow and there are some fairly severe turns but once we were settled, we enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and the surrounding area was beautiful. We stayed in site #56.
Caleb J
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: C
Wonderful campground with the best hosts, they really went above and beyond for us.
Joshua T
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: E
Love this campground. It is by far our favorite
Gavin M
VerifiedJune 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: E
We chose Cave Creek for the new mountain bike trail system that recently opened. Before riding the trail, a couple of Corp of Engineers guys stopped by to chat. One of them actually built the trail so he offered up some advice on riding it. Great guys!!
The campground and restrooms were clean. The attendant was fantastic. Beautiful views. Awesome MTB trails. We will definitely go back!!
Location Cave Creek
Address:
1543 Cave Creek Road
Falls Of Rough, KY, 40119
United States
Begin at ramp onto Gene Snyder Freeway KY-841W toward I-65, traveling 6.5 miles. Take I-65/Louisville/Nashville, Exit Number 10, onto I-65 S toward Nashville/Elizabethtown, traveling 34 miles. Take US-31W/KY-62/Wendell H Ford Western Kentucky Parkway/Hodgenville/Paducah, Exit Number 91, toward Paducah/Elizabethtown/Owensboro/Western Kentucky Parkway W, traveling 29.6 miles. Take KY-259/Leitchfield/Brownsville, Exit Number 107, traveling .3 miles. Turn right onto S Main Street/KY-259, traveling .9 miles. Take 3rd exit from roundabout Courthouse Square onto W Main Street/KY-54, traveling 10.9 miles. Turn right onto Falls of Rough Road/KY-79, traveling 4.6 miles. Turn right onto Cave Creek Road KY-736, traveling 1.8 miles. End at 1543 Cave Creek Road, Falls of Rough, KY. Distance is approximately 90 miles with an approximate travel time of 1.5 hours.
Latitude & Longitude: 37.5733 / -86.4953
Elevation: 180 feet
Policies & Rules
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Off-road vehicles are not permitted |
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No alcohol allowed due to local Grayson County ordinance. |
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Park Attendant can be reached while on duty at (270) 879-4304. If no answer, contact the Rough River Lake U.S. Army Corps of Engineers office at (270) 257-2061. |
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$5 per day boat ramp fee |
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Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first. |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information. |
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Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. Generators and other noise-producing devices must be turned off during this time. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralCave Creek Recreation Area will not be operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the 2026 Season. Questions regarding fees, pass eligibility, or campground reservations procedures should be directed to the new managing entity, BrightSky Campgrounds, at 270-938-3715 or rob@brightskycampgrounds.com.
