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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253 reviews
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.
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 32, Loop: C
Great place to go camping it’s got everything you look for into relaxing and enjoying the outdoors. This place is very clean well kept and has a boat dock. We love staying here and will always be back.
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
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January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
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January 20, 2020 Stayed at: 06, Loop: A
I couldn't get my first attempt at the survey survey to send, but everything was good.
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January 23, 2020 Stayed at: 27, Loop: C
nice place and pleople
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January 23, 2020 Stayed at: 27, Loop: C
nice place there
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January 23, 2020 Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
the couple running the camp ground are real nice people and I hope they are there in 2020 because we love going there to camp if the any problems they are there hope to see them in 2020
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June 19, 2020 Stayed at: 51, Loop: E
Had a good time with a great site of which was paved, along with great weather, but too hilly for my taste, unable to ride bikes.
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June 22, 2020 Stayed at: 25/26, Loop: B
Good peaceful place to camp
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1543 Cave Creek Road, Falls Of Rough, KY 40119 United States
Elevation: 180 ft
Begin at ramp onto Gene Snyder Freeway KY-841W toward I-65, traveling 6.5 mi. Take I-65/Louisville/Nashville, Exit Number 10, onto I-65 S toward Nashville/Elizabethtown, traveling 34 mi. Take US-31W/KY-62/Wendell H Ford Western Kentucky Parkway/Ho...
Begin at ramp onto Gene Snyder Freeway KY-841W toward I-65, traveling 6.5 mi. Take I-65/Louisville/Nashville, Exit Number 10, onto I-65 S toward Nashville/Elizabethtown, traveling 34 mi. 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 mi. Take KY-259/Leitchfield/Brownsville, Exit Number 107, traveling .3 mi. Turn right onto S Main Street/KY-259, traveling .9 mi. Take 3rd exit from roundabout Courthouse Square onto W Main Street/KY-54, traveling 10.9 mi. Turn right onto Falls of Rough Road/KY-79, traveling 4.6 mi. Turn right onto Cave Creek Road KY-736, traveling 1.8 mi. End at 1543 Cave Creek Road, Falls of Rough, KY. Distance is approximately 90 mi with an approximate travel time of 1.5 hours.
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.
The closest entrance is: Mammoth Cave Visitor Center
Approximate drive: 41.9 mi · over 1 hr (72 min)
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].
Last updated: October 20, 2026
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