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
Courtney K
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 61, Loop: F
So friendly
Courtney K
VerifiedAugust 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: E
The owners are very friendly. Darlean made sure my daughter had fun. Camp site was clean. Loved going in the week.
Sherry W
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
Camp host is wonderful and very helpful. Loop A has beautiful deep woods yet is hilly and rocky. Many challenging sites to back into. Mine was short and tough to get into with a big drop off at the end and on one side and I only have a 17 ft trailer.
Cell reception was great. A beautiful area but I would like to see what the other two loops are like.
Jennifer L
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 11, Loop: A
It was a great relaxing campground!! Love it there!!!!
Peter R
VerifiedAugust 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: E
Quite possibly the best attendant We've ever come across. Very clean camp ground. Great experiences. Will definitely do again.
Paul Z
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: A
We have visited Cave Creek three times this summer and our experience each time has been amazing. The staff, especially Darlene worked with us extensively when we were trying to stay an extra couple of days to get us a site.
Thank you
Joshua D
VerifiedJuly 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: E
Great place to camp. The hosts are amazing!!
christy c
VerifiedJuly 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: B
The site is almost impossible to back in or pull out a camper trees are too close
richard a
VerifiedJune 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 45, Loop: D
need more bathrooms
Linda R
VerifiedJune 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
We found this place I think three years ago and we love it there we see a lot of wildlife and the couple that run cave creek a great people
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.
