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
Miranda H
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: C
Love camping at Cave Creek. Darlene and Rick are the most helpful campground hosts. Very friendly and accommodating! Each lot is very good size and you don’t feel like you are right on top of other campers. You have plenty of space and privacy.
Tammy P
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: E
Had a great camping weekend. We were in site 56 & had a great view of the lake. Large site on concrete pad. Friendly staff. Boat ramp on site but no beach. Several hiking trails - make sure to bring the bug spray. Short drive to the state park which has a beach.
Tim T
VerifiedJune 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: E
The caretakers are amazing. Very clean campground. Restrooms and shower house maintained multiple times through out the week. Grounds crew did a good job of mowing and weed eating. They made sure to stay away from our outdoor rug. Other campers were pleasant and obeyed the quiet hours. I would like to see the rangers drive through more often. Overall our experience was excellent!
Melissa C
VerifiedMay 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 21/22, Loop: B
Quiet and relaxing location. There was a lot of boat traffic but they were all very respectful.
Margaret S
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: F
Whoever manages the campsite hired some complete yahoos do grounds maintenance. This crew was using gas powered weed whackers, edgers, mowers, and leaf blowers until well after dark. They were kicking up rocks, blowing dust, dirt, pollen and other detritus everywhere. Why is that even necessary? It's a CAMPGROUND, not a manicured golf course.
And can we talk about the use of gas powered tools? Not very environmentally conscious, noisy enough to cause hearing damage, reeking of gasoline and exhaust, etc. It's really something I'd encourage the Corps to rethink. I'm sure they can do better.
If I had my way, no real camping would ever be anywhere near the RV parking lot. I live in a city and can look at a Walmart parking lot anytime, I don't want to see or hear that mess when I go camping. Other than that, what few tent sites there were, weren't bad and people generally obeyed quiet hours.
James W
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: E
Great site, quiet, clean, ample parking for boats and trailers.
Easy access to the boat ramp.The lower part is hilly and not
great for small kids with bikes but they manage.
Clean playground and shower facility.
738 entrance road is narrow but aren't they all.
Fuel and dollar store within ten minutes. Toward Leitchfield,Ky.
Good hometown restaurant within 15 minutes toward McDaniels,Ky.
One of our favorite sites on Rough River.
The Host and Hostess we're the nicest people we've ever meet. (5/22)
Tom H
VerifiedMay 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
Excellent small campground on Rough River. We live on Rough River but stay at Corp campgrounds for a change of pace.The facilities are adequate and very clean. The Lake House restaurant on Hwy 79 is always good.every stay leaves with a humorous little story. This time was a man and his family temporarily locked out of his pull behind camper by his 18 month old daughter.
Nancy M
VerifiedMay 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: C
Great campground. Beautiful views. Nice bath facilities. Confirmation paperwork could have been clearer as to the shower house pass codes. It listed them as “gate codes”.
Daniel H
VerifiedMay 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: E
Park host Darlene was very friendly and helpful! Park was clean and the shower house was one of the best I've seen in my limited campground experience! Private shower rooms had keypad locked doors, and a toilet/sink area as well as shower stall. We only stayed one night on our way home but would definitely stay again if in the area.
Daniel O
VerifiedMay 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: E
Camp workers were very nice and very helpful.
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.
