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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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
emily f
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: E
Darlene and Rick the park attendants were great! Everyone was so friendly and helpful! Highly recommend visting the cave and hiking trails as well! Beautiful place we will definitely be back 😁
George H
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: C
campground was very clean and quiet and the park attendant was very helpful and nice.
Deanna N
VerifiedOctober 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: C
Was our first time camping there. Definitely will go camping there a lot. The camp host are extremely friendly. Very clean campground. Your own shower / bathroom. Right on Rough River lake. Pretty view of the water from our campsite. My daughter enjoyed playing basketball. Everyone was friendly.
Had a great time.
Steve W
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: B
Had a wonderful time. Management was great, very nice. The only problem was the set up. Hard to level. Needs leveling and gravel
Alexis T
VerifiedOctober 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: B
Very well cared for, and such a beautiful campground. Clean bathrooms, plenty of space between sites, and a great spot to launch a kayak! The trails were really awesome too.
Definitely will be going back. Rick and Darlene are so kind and take such great care of the place.
Robert P
VerifiedOctober 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: E
We had a amazing time
Angie K
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: C
Darlene was so nice
Jeremy J
VerifiedOctober 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 59, Loop: E
Great spot attendant was very nice and helpful made sure everything was great
Marcia L
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 21/22, Loop: B
I loved the park but it is lacking in maintaining the park. I picked up hundreds of cigarette butts and the fire pit needed to be cleaned out. I left our site much better than when I got there. The response from the Project Manager Diane Stratton was a poor excuse for contractors that are paid to clean the sites and keep the park clean.
Tina P
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: E
Darlene and Rick are great! Very friendly and helpful. Clean and peaceful campground.
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.
