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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November 2, 2025 Stayed at: 16, Loop: B
The camp sight was clean and had all the amenities needed for my camper. The host was very nice and would do a drive by check to see if we needed any assistance with anything. Very nice place will stay here again.
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November 4, 2025 Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Just spent the night there while traveling through. Restrooms and showers were very clean and warm.
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December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: B
My favorite camp grounds, very nice and clean, bath houses clean and easily accessible, nice boat ramp on site, the host were amazing! So friendly and hospitable, wondering if it will reopen this year. We were heart broken to hear that it might not be opening again. Hoping with all our hearts we will get to camp there this year. We spent the biggest part of our summer there last year.
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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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