Kentucky / Grayson County

Cave Creek

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically reopens in mid-April. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Cave Creek Campground is located on the shore of Rough River Lake in south central Kentucky, a 5,100-acre lake that attracts more than two million visitors annually. The campground offers 65 campsites, including 36 with electric hookups and several tent-only sites. Facilities include a dump station, shower house with flush toilets, drinking water, boat ramp, fishing pier, disc golf course, basketball court, and playground. The rolling, forested hills of rural south central Kentucky provide an extraordinary setting with views of ancient sandstone, shale, and limestone cliffs. The area's abundance of water has carved through limestone to create numerous sinks and caverns. The lake is home to diverse wildlife, including migratory songbirds and waterfowl. Recreational opportunities abound with excellent fishing for bass, crappie, and catfish. Bass tournaments occur throughout the year. Pontoon, johnboat, and jet ski rentals are available at nearby marinas. Mammoth Cave National Park, featuring the world's longest cave system with more than 240 miles of mapped passageways, is approximately one hour away.

Directions

From Louisville, take Gene Snyder Freeway KY-841W toward I-65 for 6.5 miles. Merge onto I-65 S toward Nashville for 34 miles. Take Exit 91 onto Western Kentucky Parkway W for 29.6 miles. Take Exit 107 onto KY-259 toward Leitchfield. Turn right onto S Main Street/KY-259, then take 3rd exit from roundabout onto W Main Street/KY-54 for 10.9 miles. Turn right onto Falls of Rough Road/KY-79 for 4.6 miles. Turn right onto Cave Creek Road KY-736 for 1.8 miles to 1543 Cave Creek Road, Falls of Rough, KY. Approximately 90 miles from Louisville, 1.5 hours.

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