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
Dale P
VerifiedApril 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Very nice,well kept campground with wonderful camp hosts.
Jim M
VerifiedApril 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Clean quiet
Tina P
VerifiedApril 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: A
Rick and Darlene are awesome! So friendly and helpful. Also, this is a very clean and well-ran campground. We will be back. Thank you!
Maurine F
VerifiedApril 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
We absolutely love this campground. Rick and Darlene are wonderful. They go above and beyond to accommodate all campers. Grounds are lovely. Facilities are always clean. Campground is always clean.
wade n
VerifiedNovember 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
they people running the camp ground they are real nice and will help you out anyway they can. I hope they are there next year to . they help people where the best sites people asked for we love going down there to camp peace and quiet
Eugenia F
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Beautiful site
Kimberly V
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Great camp hosts and all the new sites are great! What a fun Halloween weekend!
Michele C
VerifiedNovember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 55, Loop: E
Staff was great and the campground was nice and clean.
James B
VerifiedNovember 2, 2020 • Stayed at: 53, Loop: E
the park attendants Rick and Darlene was very helpful they went out of there way to help us a big thank you.
Brenda L
VerifiedNovember 1, 2020 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
Wonderful family-oriented campgrounds!! We love to camp here!! Rick and Darlene are so sweet and so helpful to us rookie campers!! We will definitely be back next year!!
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.
