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
Todd P
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: C
Great family atmosphere. Excellent hospitality from Shirley the campground host. We are thankful for this place and to make many memories with our family.
Robin Q
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: E
We love this campground. In the main camping area, every camper enjoys a beautiful view. It was well kept. Clean bathrooms and hosts are very friendly.
Tabitha H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: A
We had a fantastic family and friends camping trip… we all went and took a tour of the cave and bike trail… put our kayaks in at the boat ramp and took a stroll down the no-wake area and swam… the young adults took a stroll out to some cliffs and took a jump…I love the convenience of the clean bathhouses and fairly newly added single stall bathrooms. The park was kept clean and quiet. This is one of our favorite camp grounds to camp at.
Charlotte T
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: C
The camp was very clean! It was a peaceful stay! The host were very friendly and made several trips around the sites to make sure everything was going well. Would highly recommend staying here!
Ricky W
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C
This campground offers 88 acres of camping, hiking and also a really cool Cave (not a guided tour, go at your own risk). Amazing place to kick back.
Ricky W
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 57, Loop: E
Great time as usual,
Ricky W
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C
Had a very good holiday weekend, the fireworks at the dam, the boat ramp here is amazing, kiddos riding bikes, skateboarding and playing games and basketball. Wonderful time!
Ricky W
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: B
Love this campground, so peaceful and safe, reminds me of the old days when kids were able to enjoy riding bikes, skateboarding and basketball till dark with no fears🥰
Ricky W
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: B
Can’t say enough about this campground…so clean and enjoyable…..patrolled quite a bit often even though there is never any problems. Love the boat ramp
Ricky W
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: B
Such a peaceful and enjoyable campground, love the boat ramp and accessibility
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.
