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
Catherine D
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 05, Loop: A
Nice, quiet campground. Friendly hosts. Will definitely camp there again.
William H
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
Our site was great! Our neighbors was high and chopping trees with a machete! Cussing very loudly. Park Rangers were called, they came out and nothing changed. Another camper called local law enforcement they came out and removed the issue. Turned out to be a good weekend!
Shirley S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
Campground kept clean..Campground host very helpful and polite..Love Cave Creek..
Wesley H
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: A
Love camping at cave creek.
David G
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: E
Campground host was very nice. Camp ground was clean and taking good care of.
randall g
VerifiedJuly 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 37, Loop: C
We love going to cave creek! Please take better pictures of the campsites.
chris s
VerifiedJune 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Just not the same as it was three years ago. bathrooms not as clean as last year, but ok i guess. Opening later in the season and closing early just sucks. The good is still a nice campground. Thanks
Dennis
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: E
Having camped here several years have seen the most decline in upkeep and services in the past year. Seems all campgrounds at Rough River are doing this. Management seems to be a problem. Sorry to see this.
Jacob C
VerifiedOctober 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
There were quite a lot of campsites, and it was a pleasant surprise to find there was also water hookup at the sights. Overall the showers at this facility didn't seem to get warm and that was a bummer but thankfully we had a trailer to use.
todd g
VerifiedOctober 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 60, Loop: E
One of our favorite places to camp. Nice sites and great bathhouses.
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.
