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.
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Average nightly rates63 total sites
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58 sites
Tent Sites
5 sites
About Cave Creek
Number of accommodations: 63
Campground Amenities
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Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
On Site Services
- Playground
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Reviews (251)
What Guests Are Saying
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.
What Guests Are Saying
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.
Review Summary
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!
Kristin S
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 44, Loop: D
Lots of shade, great swimming spot! We love it here!!!
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.
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.
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!!
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.
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
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!
Darrian C
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: C
Great, peaceful campground with upgraded facilities. Right on the water with mostly paved sites.
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.
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.
Elevation: 180 feet
5.1 mi drive to downtown Falls Of Rough (about 9 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted
- No alcohol allowed due to local Grayson County ordinance.
- 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.
- $5 per day boat ramp fee
- Reservations will not be marked in advance at the campsite. Do not set up at any campsite without reserving the site first.
- 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.
- 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.
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Last updated: September 6, 2026
