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
Benita N
VerifiedJuly 4, 2025 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: E
Campsite unclean when arrived and no WiFi
roberta l
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Good
Drew L
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: C
We love cave creek. Very friendly camp ground. We camp there often and never have a problem with a thing.
Shirley S
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 62, Loop: F
Very friendly and clean campground..Loved camping here..Everyone is always helpful..
Terry S
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: C
Not one site at this campground is remotely close to level, lot of people where dumping the gray tanks on the ground before checking out, park attendant was never in the hut , grass was very tall , it didn’t offer wood for fires. My personal opinion is I will never book this campground again
Ricky W
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: B
Very enjoyable
Ricky W
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: C
Wonderful place to visit, very peaceful
Ricky W
VerifiedJune 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 24, Loop: B
Love this area, camp here a lot! Little Dave’s Restaurant will deliver to your camper….music and entertainment at the Lodge up the road on the weekends.
Tonya S
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 58, Loop: E
Love camping at Cave Creek!
Melissa C
VerifiedJune 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 21/22, Loop: B
Campground was clean and quiet. We did leave a day early, only because of stormy weather. Will definitely be back.
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.
