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 [email protected].
Sites & Rates
Average nightly rates63 total sites
RV Sites
58 sites
Tent Sites
5 sites
About Cave Creek
Number of accommodations: 63
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Wesley R
VerifiedJune 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: A
We enjoyed our visit to Cave Creek Campground at Rough Lake despite the fact that the reservoir level was down about six feet below summer pool level and it prevented us from doing the blue water geocaching trail by kayak. We also had a campsite with a little too much slope to level our RV coach without stacking numerous blocks under our automatic leveling system. But that being said, we would go back again if we picked a different campsite that was more level. The staff was very accomodating and friendly.
Rick E
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: B
Very pleased
Amber O
VerifiedJune 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: D
Very good time even though the lake is a bit low when we went
Joshua T
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: C
Great campground
Richard M
VerifiedMay 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: C
We stayed in spot 43c. It was a nice site. We really enjoyed our stay.
Carol H
VerifiedMay 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: A
Small campground off the beaten path. Loop A had spacious sites, but was sandwiched between the road and large parking lot. Loops B and C sites were very close to each other. Host was friendly and I enjoyed watching the chipmunks scurrying about.
Weekend campers were loud, up late and over occupied sites.
Long term campers (over 14 days) were privileged and treated campgrounds like personal property.
Paula C
VerifiedMay 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 52, Loop: E
Cave Creek is a nice peaceful campground. It’s easy to relax when you’re there and we always enjoy meeting new people. The new attendants this year are really nice people.
John J
VerifiedApril 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 54, Loop: E
Always like staying at Cave Creek for weekend getaway!😊
Dennis P
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
Always enjoy staying at Cave Creek. We stay several times a year.
Susan T
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 49, Loop: E
Good facilities, nice sites with views of the lake/river.
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 [email protected].
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Last updated: September 9, 2026
