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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253 reviews
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.
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June 7, 2021 Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
This is a fantastic campground! Well kept and clean. The managers are super kind and welcoming and always willing to help any way they can. Campsites are spacious and most have some sort of shade. Very nice!
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June 9, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
Great campground
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June 13, 2021 Stayed at: 51, Loop: E
Wonderful place to stay. Friendly, clean and very quiet.
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June 26, 2021 Stayed at: 58, Loop: E
Darlene & Ricky always do a great job!! Great team. The core of engineers is lucky to have them. We the campers are blessed as well.
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June 26, 2021 Stayed at: 55, Loop: E
The Camp Host are extremely polite and helpful. The campground is very well maintained and is a perfect place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. This is my go to campground when I am TDY at Ft. Knox for Cadet Summer ROTC training from May to Aug.
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June 27, 2021 Stayed at: 08, Loop: A
we were in a newly opened area and enjoyed our time there
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June 28, 2021 Stayed at: 27, Loop: C
Love the shade. Roomy sites
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July 4, 2021 Stayed at: 48, Loop: D
The attend. was more unconcerned about the things that that made my visit not so pleasant and there is a raccoon#46 47 48 weights about 35 lb needs to be relocated tore a hole in my new$100 tent came in as I was sleeping got food.kids are afraid to camp now for a animal entering their tent while they asleep.
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July 5, 2021 Stayed at: 03, Loop: A
A great place to camp. The camp host are wonderful.Veryfamily friendly park. Will definitely stay again
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July 5, 2021 Stayed at: 18, Loop: B
We stayed on site 18, this site is in EXTREME need of pea gravel. Even a small rain shower can turn this site into a mud pit. Please.... put some gravel on this site. Besides the MUDDY mess we absolutely LOVE CAVE CREEK campground and the wonderful people that work there!
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1543 Cave Creek Road, Falls Of Rough, KY 40119 United States
Elevation: 180 ft
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...
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/Hodgenville/Paducah, Exit Number 91, toward Paducah/Elizabethtown/Owensboro/Western Kentucky Parkway W, traveling 29.6 mi. Take KY-259/Leitchfield/Brownsville, Exit Number 107, traveling .3 mi. Turn right onto S Main Street/KY-259, traveling .9 mi. Take 3rd exit from roundabout Courthouse Square onto W Main Street/KY-54, traveling 10.9 mi. Turn right onto Falls of Rough Road/KY-79, traveling 4.6 mi. Turn right onto Cave Creek Road KY-736, traveling 1.8 mi. End at 1543 Cave Creek Road, Falls of Rough, KY. Distance is approximately 90 mi 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.
The closest entrance is: Mammoth Cave Visitor Center
Approximate drive: 41.9 mi · over 1 hr (72 min)
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].
Last updated: October 24, 2026
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