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
Darell W
VerifiedOctober 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: E
Loved the campground, on arrival the campground road is a little narrow and winding, not a big issue, but it was covered with leaves, made it a little difficult to follow . Beautiful ,peaceful, camp sites spaced well , facilities were clean. Everything was nice, we’ll definitely come again.
Judy L
VerifiedOctober 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: E
Your camp hosts were the Best! Friendly, knowledgeable of the area and ready to go the extra mile to make your stay a good one. {the restrooms were clean, good roads, large camp sites & most were paved, fire rings at every campsite & great views of the lake} We would definitely camp there again!
wade n
VerifiedOctober 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A
nice place and love the people running it
Deborah C
VerifiedOctober 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: D
The hosts were awesome, our site was great, and the bathrooms were clean.
Charles L
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Loved it! We will be back. Darlene was a terrific host. Small downsides this trip were too-low water pressure and a lot of cigarette butts from an inconsiderate previous camper. See you next season!
Jeff C
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Camp host was amazing.
Tim T
VerifiedOctober 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 56, Loop: E
Nice views, spacious lots. Managers are very friendly and helpful-the best we have experienced all year!!!
Bruce F
VerifiedOctober 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 19, Loop: B
Not a great deal to do around there when it was so rainy. Nice campground though.
Sheryl K
VerifiedOctober 20, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Very nice park with limited water view lots.
Darrian C
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: C
Great, peaceful campground with upgraded facilities. Right on the water with mostly paved sites.
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.
