Cave Creek

Warning

General

Cave 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 [email protected].

CAVE CREEK
Camping Regulations
Cave Creek Map
Cave Creek (KY)
Cave Creek

Featured amenities

Playground Playground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

63 total sites

RV Sites

58 sites

Tent Sites

5 sites

About Cave Creek

Cave Creek Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two million visitors camp, picnic, fish, swim, boat and relax on the lake shore each year.

Number of accommodations: 63

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

63 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 02, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 03, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 04, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 05, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 06, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 07, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 08, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 09, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 10, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 11, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 12, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 13, Loop: A RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 14, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 15, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 16, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 17, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 18, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 19, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 20, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 21/22, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 23, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 24, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 25/26, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 27, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 28, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 29, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 30, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 31, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 32, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 33, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 34, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 35, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 36, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 37, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 38, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 39, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 40, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 41, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 42, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 43, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 44, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 45, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 46, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 47, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 48, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 49, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 50, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 51, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 52, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 53, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 54, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 55, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 56, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 57, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 58, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 59, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 60, Loop: E RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
61, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
62, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
63, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
64, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
65, Loop: F Tent
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

Reviews (251)

What Guests Are Saying

Cave Creek campground is highly praised for its cleanliness, friendly hosts, and great amenities, including well-maintained bathhouses and a convenient boat ramp. Many visitors express a strong connection to the site, enjoying its peaceful atmosphere and the opportunity to make lasting memories with family and friends. However, there is concern about the campground's potential closure and limited operating months, which has disappointed regular campers who cherish the experience.

Review Summary

4.5
251 reviews
5
70.5%
177
4
19.9%
50
3
4.4%
11
2
3.6%
9
1
1.6%
4

Ryan D

Verified

May 7, 2022 Stayed at: 65, Loop: F

5

Campground was excellent and staff was even better.

Daniel O

Verified

May 8, 2022 Stayed at: 56, Loop: E

5

Camp workers were very nice and very helpful.

Daniel H

Verified

May 11, 2022 Stayed at: 52, Loop: E

4

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.

Nancy M

Verified

May 12, 2022 Stayed at: 29, Loop: C

5

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”.

Tom H

Verified

May 13, 2022 Stayed at: 23, Loop: B

4

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.

James W

Verified

May 22, 2022 Stayed at: 55, Loop: E

5

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)

Margaret S

Verified

May 26, 2022 Stayed at: 62, Loop: F

1

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.

Melissa C

Verified

May 29, 2022 Stayed at: 21/22, Loop: B

4

Quiet and relaxing location. There was a lot of boat traffic but they were all very respectful.

Tim T

Verified

June 3, 2022 Stayed at: 56, Loop: E

5

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!

Tammy P

Verified

June 6, 2022 Stayed at: 56, Loop: E

4

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.

Location Cave Creek

Address:
1543 Cave Creek Road
Falls Of Rough, KY, 40119
United States

Highway access

The campground is accessible via Gene Snyder Freeway (KY-841), I-65, and US-31W. I-65 is approximately 34 miles away, providing access towards Nashville and Elizabethtown.

Elevation: 180 feet

Distance to downtown

5.1 mi drive to downtown Falls Of Rough (about 9 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Off-road vehicles are not permitted
  • No alcohol allowed due to local Grayson County ordinance.
  • 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.
  • $5 per day boat ramp fee
  • Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first.
  • 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.
  • Generators and other noise-producing devices must be turned off during this time.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Cave 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 [email protected].

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Last updated: September 6, 2026

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