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VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 Stayed at: 19, Loop: B
They have done some major upgrades. Trails are very nice. Staff is great!
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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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July 5, 2021 Stayed at: 19, Loop: B
They have done some major upgrades. Trails are very nice. Staff is great!
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July 8, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Great host
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July 8, 2021 Stayed at: 60, Loop: E
Best site on the grounds
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July 12, 2021 Stayed at: 14, Loop: B
Staff is so helpful and friendly. They are always around. Other campers are friendly as well
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July 20, 2021 Stayed at: 49, Loop: E
Beautiful setting and excellent condition. Very nice park attendant staff.
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July 22, 2021 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Awesome campground and always so clean and quiet! Rick and Darlene are awesome hosts too they make you feel very welcome and will try to do whatever they can to make your stay enjoyable and memorable!!!!
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July 23, 2021 Stayed at: 07, Loop: A
The camp host Darlene and Rick are awesome. The most your stay very enjoyable.
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July 29, 2021 Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
The sites are great, the staff is awesome. Just wish the long term spots had sewer.
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August 13, 2021 Stayed at: 36, Loop: C
The staff are amazing and so sweet, the place was super beautiful and clean and so quiet and calming. Stayed for 8 nights and loved it completely. Recommended it to everyone.
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August 16, 2021 Stayed at: 50, Loop: E
It was a layover campsite for us. Just needed a place to stay overnight. Excellent view from our campsite. Love the price. It was only $25
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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