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
Ricky W
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: B
Perfect for boaters, just a stones throw from the boat ramp. Spacious, shady and enjoyable
Ricky W
VerifiedJuly 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: B
Love the location
Billy L
VerifiedJuly 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 50, Loop: E
There is some nice walking trails and a cave you can go into at your
own risk camp host is very nice
Nicole B
VerifiedJuly 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
The sites were wooded and decent size. The road is tight but that's to be expected in campgrounds that are wooded. The staff was great, very clean. Nice views of the lake and fishing docks too. My only complaint would be how hot the shower rooms are. They don't necessarily need ac but they need some airflow at least. Other than that great campgrounds.
Ricky W
VerifiedJuly 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C
Nice site, close to shower house ~ AT&T call service was good. Love the boat dock
Gregory N
VerifiedJuly 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
This campground is one of the nicest areas we've stayed. The Park Attendants were very helpful and pleasant to talk to. The Club Car they used was a very nice amenity. We stayed at Site #13. Lots of shade, and easy access to the boat ramp. You do have to walk up the hill to get from the ramp to your site, though. Our site was shaded, water and electricity for 30- and 50-amp service was available. Parking out pop-up was easy, getting into and out of the site location. Directions to Cave Creek are posted along the route. Closer to the boat ramp, there is playground equipment and benches to site, enjoy the environment, and watch your kids play on the equipment. The campsite is built on a hillside, overlooking Rough River Lake. We are looking to book here again, probably close to the boat ramp, which means closer to the watch, to watch the sun come up and go down. We would recommend this campground to others. Really nice place to stay.
bobby o
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: B
Very clean and quiet campground and everyone is nice there
Ann M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: E
My campsite was level. I didn’t have to do any leveling of my camper, which was very nice and we had a great view of the water.
Everything was clean and nice. I was very pleased. It was my first time staying there. I had a little trouble finding the dump station at the end, but there it was.
Kevin W
VerifiedJuly 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 51, Loop: E
Campgrounds are nice. Shirley is very helpful.
James R
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
Had a great time. Nice weekend. Host very nice .
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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| General |
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.
