Warning

General

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].

CAVE CREEK
Cave Creek (KY)
Cave Creek Map
Cave Creek
Camping Regulations

Featured amenities

Playground Playground

About Cave Creek

Cave Creek Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky. The 5,100-acre lake is a hometown paradise for visitors who love the outdoors, and more than two million visitors camp, picnic, fish, swim, boat and relax on the lake shore each year.

Available sites

63 total sites

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

63 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 02, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 19, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 20, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 21/22, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 23, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 24, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 25/26, Loop: B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 27, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 28, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 30, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 31, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 32, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 33, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 34, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 35, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 36, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 37, Loop: C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 38, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 39, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 40, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 41, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 42, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 43, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 44, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 45, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 46, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 47, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 48, Loop: D RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 49, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 50, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 51, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 52, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 53, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 54, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 55, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 56, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 57, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 58, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 59, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 60, Loop: E RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
⛺ 61, Loop: F Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 62, Loop: F Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 63, Loop: F Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 64, Loop: F Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 65, Loop: F Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews

253 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 253 reviews

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5 stars 70.8% (179)
4 stars 19.8% (50)
3 stars 4.3% (11)
2 stars 3.6% (9)
1 star 1.6% (4)

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Brian J

Verified

April 25, 2021 Stayed at: 50, Loop: E

1st time here, but very clean campground, nice views. will book again

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Edward P

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May 1, 2021 Stayed at: 51, Loop: E

tight turns on campground roads, some hookups on wrong side of the site

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James M

Verified

May 3, 2021 Stayed at: 31, Loop: C

Camp hosts very helpful. New trails very nice cave was cool to.

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Marnita M

Verified

May 9, 2021 Stayed at: 56, Loop: E

We love cave creek and the host is great

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Harlan H

Verified

May 17, 2021 Stayed at: 53, Loop: E

Good place to camp everyone is so nice
An good place for the Grandkids It clam not so wild

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Jeffrey W

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May 20, 2021 Stayed at: 51, Loop: E

Beautiful and clean campground. Darlene, the camp host, was so helpful.

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Alton & R

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May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 58, Loop: E

Darlene and Rick are supper camp host. They tried to help us in every way needed or possible.

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Alton & R

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May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 60, Loop: E

Darlene and Rick are supper camp host. They tried to help us in every way needed or possible.

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Alton & R

Verified

May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 58, Loop: E

Darlene and Rick are supper camp host. They tried to help us in every way needed or possible.

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Alton & R

Verified

May 27, 2021 Stayed at: 58, Loop: E

Darlene and Rick are supper camp host. They tried to help us in every way needed or possible.

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Location & Directions for Cave Creek

1543 Cave Creek Road, Falls Of Rough, KY 40119 United States

Elevation: 180 ft

Getting There

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...

Nearest town

Falls Of Rough, KY - 5.1 mi

About 9 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

Near Mammoth Cave National Park

The closest entrance is: Mammoth Cave Visitor Center

Approximate drive: 41.9 mi · over 1 hr (72 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

General

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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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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