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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December 24, 2025 Stayed at: 18, Loop: B
My favorite camp grounds, very nice and clean, bath houses clean and easily accessible, nice boat ramp on site, the host were amazing! So friendly and hospitable, wondering if it will reopen this year. We were heart broken to hear that it might not be opening again. Hoping with all our hearts we will get to camp there this year. We spent the biggest part of our summer there last year.
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November 4, 2025 Stayed at: 20, Loop: B
Just spent the night there while traveling through. Restrooms and showers were very clean and warm.
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November 2, 2025 Stayed at: 16, Loop: B
The camp sight was clean and had all the amenities needed for my camper. The host was very nice and would do a drive by check to see if we needed any assistance with anything. Very nice place will stay here again.
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September 27, 2025 Stayed at: 60, Loop: E
We really enjoyed our stay. We had a ball watching people put in and take their boats out at the dock. The campground attendants Cheryl and Barry were totally awesome and always ready to help.
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September 9, 2025 Stayed at: 25/26, Loop: B
We enjoy coming here. I would like to see the campground stay open in Sept. it is the best time to camp. We love our camp hosts as they are out and about always visible, making sure everyone is clean and safe and watching over this park like their own home. This is unique to have folks like this. Real pleasure to come here.
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September 3, 2025 Stayed at: 27, Loop: C
This is one of our favorite places to camp…the tranquility and the vibe of the campground is amazing. We come here multiple times a year and have made great friends with other campers. The park is clean and the showers are private. The host (Shirley and Barry) are always riding through checking on everyone. Everyone is like family.
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August 25, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Very nice and quiet. Had a good time and peaceful. Camp host very helpful.
Hate to hear closing next year.
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August 21, 2025 Stayed at: 01, Loop: A
Really nice place to camp!Shirley the park host is amazing she goes above and beyond in any way to make your stay the best it could possibly be. Have made many many many memories here and wish it wasn’t closing so we could make many more!!!
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August 4, 2025 Stayed at: 12, Loop: A
Had a great time. Very nice. Sorry to hear shutting it down next year.
Host very nice and helpful.
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August 4, 2025 Stayed at: 51, Loop: E
Cave Creek is our favorite area of Rough River. We have never had a bad experience and absolutely love the park host. Love the mountain bike trails too!
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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 20, 2026
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