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Cave Creek - Rough River Lake

Campers are Saying

Cave Creek - Rough River Lake, near Falls of Rough, Kentucky, is a solid spot for a camping trip, especially if you're looking for a quick getaway. The campground offers a mix of tent, RV, and cabin accommodations, making it easy to find something that suits your style.

You'll find that the sites are pretty close together, which some visitors mentioned can feel a bit cramped, but it’s a great place to set up camp if you’re just passing through. The area is well-maintained, and many campers appreciated the clean facilities, including toilets and water hookups. As one reviewer noted, “Setting up was fast, easy, and convenient.”

If you’re into outdoor activities, you’re in luck. The campground is conveniently located near the water, perfect for fishing or just enjoying the scenery. There’s also a disc golf course nearby, adding a fun twist to your camping experience. Families will find plenty to do, with well-kept playgrounds for the kids and decent pontoon rental rates at the marina.

Just a heads up, the road leading in can be a bit winding, so take your time if you're towing something. While it can get busy, especially during peak season, the friendly atmosphere and beautiful surroundings make Cave Creek a worthwhile stop for a night or two.

General Overview

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Rough River Lake

Overview

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.

Recreation

A wide variety of recreational activities and facilities are provided at the lake, including ample opportunities for boating and fishing. The most sought after fish are bass, crappie and catfish, and bass tournaments occur at the lake throughout the year. Additionally, pontoon, johnboat and jet ski rentals are available at the nearby marinas.

Facilities

A wide variety of recreational activities and facilities are provided at the lake, including ample opportunities for boating and fishing. The most sought after fish are bass, crappie and catfish, and bass tournaments occur at the lake throughout the year. Additionally, pontoon, johnboat and jet ski rentals are available at the nearby marinas.

Natural Features

The rolling, forested hills of rural south central Kentucky offer an extraordinary setting for those who visit the lake. Rough River Lake provides views of ancient sandstone, shale and limestone cliffs. An abundance of water in the area, both surface and underground, has carved through limestone to create a myriad of sinks and caverns. The lake itself is home to numerous species of wildlife, including migratory songbirds and waterfowl.

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For facility specific information, please call (270) 879-4304.

Nearby Attractions

This historic Green Farm is adjacent to the lake. It consists of about 3,000 acres, a large ancestral home, an old water-powered mill, and a golf course. Mammoth Cave National Park, which boasts the longest cave system in the world with more than 240 miles of mapped passageways, is about a one-hour drive away. Other nearby attractions also include the historic Holt House in Hardinsburg, the Jack Thomas House in Leitchfield, and the new Aquatic Center in Leitchfield.

Charges & Cancellations

Once a reservation has been created, there will be a $10 fee to cancel your reservation, change sites, or change dates. Cancellations made the date before you are scheduled to arrive through the day after your arrival date will also be charged the first night's use fee. No-show's are charged a $20 fee plus the first night's use fee. If your reservaiton is for onliy 1 night, and you have been charged the first night's use fee, there is no $10 or $20 service fee charged.

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Location

Cave Creek - Rough River Lake is located in Kentucky

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Directions

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.

Address

1543 Cave Creek Road
Falls of rough, KY 40119

Coordinates

37.5733333 N
86.4952778 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Available
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Jun. 14, 2021

Good for a pit stop

On a road trip and stopped for the night here. The place was good for stopping on the way, but probably not one I would like to stay a few days at. There were tons of bees and daddy long legs all over the campground and the sites were a little small. Still a decent place though! Just know that in June, it’s hot as heck and 100% humidity here.

Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Cave Creek - Rough River Lake by Aakansha J., June 14, 2021
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Reviewed May. 15, 2021

Fun small adventure!

Cave creek is conveniently close to the water. Setting up was fast easy and convenient. I did feel cramped with the tightly squeezed camp sites but other than that my friends and family really enjoyed themselves!

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Reviewed Oct. 19, 2020

Best host ever. October 2020

I found this campground looking for a spot near mammoth cave National park. It’s about an hour away but just beautiful. The hosts were so nice, they called us before checking in to make sure we knew how to get there and to suggest a different site. They had a massive firewood bundle for $5.00! Our batteries to our air mattresses pump had died and they had extra. The bathrooms were clean, nice hot showers.

  • Review photo of Cave Creek - Rough River Lake by Deborah C., October 19, 2020
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Reviewed Jun. 16, 2019

Very kid friendly!

This camp site was very clean. There were very well maintened playgrounds for the children and lake activities were endless.   There are very decent pontoon rates at the marina.

Reviewed Jun. 25, 2018

High stress camping

Cave Creek Campground at Rough River Lake is off a single and a half country road. If your pulling a trailer or RV take your time, curvy road.

The basic sites are at the top of the hill to the left. When we visited it was completely empty. It is a nice shaded area, very open, spread throughout a small hilly area. No direct lake access from here. Some of the sites are very short for parking but have plenty of grass room. There is a disc golf course in the area.

The RV section was almost full, reserve ahead if you want anything close to the water and it’s a good chance that this is one of those campgrounds that is booked for the season. Laid out across and down the hillside, the sites are in a tiered configuration with big rocks. No direct lake access. There were watercraft tied near the fishing pier which is on a strip of grass adjacent the boatramp. No swimming “area” there is an inlet near the fishing pier that people probably swim in. There are a few basic campsites between the boatramp road and the inlet. The “facilities” are co-located between the two campgrounds at the back of the overflow parking area. There is a small pit toilet near the top of the hill. We picked a site in the back curve(picked as in only ones left open. Not much privacy but you have the woods at your back.

A very busy boatramp. Make sure you back as close to one side as possible. Someone will be attempting to back in beside you. People were in a very big hurry, make sure your craft is ready to go in the water before you get in line unless you want to hear about it. I’m of two opinions on this. I understand to not block the ramp for an extended period of time but on the same token not everyone is as apt as others at backing and unloading/loading. Stay calm and enjoy yourself!

Month of VisitJuly
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Reviewed Jun. 14, 2018

Busy, busy, busy

Cave Creek Recreation Area at Rough River Lake is an exciting drive in. The road is twisty and skinny. I’m not pulling a boat and would be concerned about passing in the curves. I was pulling a little 10ft trailer and almost got taken out by a dump truck. One of those hold your breath and dive for the shoulder area. 

The campground is split into two areas. Basic at the top of the hill to the left. It was empty, possibly because it has no direct access to the lake? It is a nice shaded area, very open, spread throughout a small hilly area. Some of the sites are very short , as in compact car would be a tight fit. There is a disc golf course in the area so if your in one of the sites near it you might want to keep your head down ;)

The RV section was close to full, I would reserve ahead and good chance that this is one of those campgrounds that is booked for the season. Laid out across and down the hillside to the lake and boatramp. The sites are in a tiered configuration with big rocks. Even the sites on the lake don’t have direct lake access. People had tied their watercraft near the fishing pier which is on a strip of grass adjacent the boatramp. No swimming “area” here, though I noticed an inlet near the fishing pier that people probably swim in. There is a line of basic campsites between the boatramp road and the inlet. The “facilities” are co-located between the two campgrounds at the back of the overflow parking area. There is a small pit toilet near the top of the hill. I preferred the sites in the back curve. No privacy but your not surrounded in those sites.

The boatramp is very busy, lined up two deep. Make sure you back as close to the side your on because someone will be attempting to back in beside you. The people were in a very big hurry to get to their recreation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How much does it cost to camp at Cave Creek - Rough River Lake?

    Camping at Cave Creek - Rough River Lake can cost between $18.00 and $20.00 depending on the site.

  • Does Cave Creek - Rough River Lake have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Cave Creek - Rough River Lake has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Cave Creek - Rough River Lake?

    Cave Creek - Rough River Lake allows vehicles up to 125 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Cave Creek - Rough River Lake?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Cave Creek - Rough River Lake, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Cave Creek - Rough River Lake have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Cave Creek - Rough River Lake does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Cave Creek - Rough River Lake?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is available, and T-Mobile is unknown.

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