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
Kim B
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Beautiful campground, especially this time of year. Washrooms were really nice too but having soap in the toilet area would be convenient and a mirror too. Looking forward to a return visit!
Perry N
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: E
great host, clean and well groomed sites
Marnita M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
The host was great very friendly people
Lisa D
VerifiedOctober 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: C
The camp hosts for this site are very attentive and helpful. The setting is really nice with the view of the water. The facilities are very clean.
James R
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: B
Clean, quiet time observed, and the best host that I’ve ever camped at. They go out of there way to help with almost everything. Great place!!
Marcia H
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: B
Checked into site #17 in the dark. The next day we drove to Rough Lake Lodge (where we happened to catch a small plane show) and moved into site #55 that day. We definitely preferred #55 - easier to back into and better view.
Nicole B
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: D
PRIVATE BATHROOMS. That's all that was needed. We wanted to go back unconditionally, but thought we'd try another site around the area with a trail. The road was a little too hilly for our young ones to ride bikes, but our 9 year old managed. Loved that the site was not lit up by an overhead light and there were lots of trees to hang our hammock. It was lovely.
Kristin S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: D
Lots of shade, great swimming spot! We love it here!!!
Darrian C
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: E
One of the best campgrounds on Rough River! The park managers are the friendliest around and the facilities are great!
Laura B
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
We stayed in lot 5. Excellent location. Quite and peaceful at night. This lot is up the hill from the water but we loved it.
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.
