What are the hours and season for Cave Creek?

Cave Creek is open May through October. Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.

How do I book a campsite at Cave Creek?

Cave Creek is a federal campground — book at Recreation.gov (search "Cave Creek"). Sites are released 6 months in advance and sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cave-creek to be notified the moment a site opens up.

Cave Creek

Rough River Lake — lakeside, fishing

FALLS OF ROUGH, KY4.5 (247)

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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.Cave Creek Campground offers 65 campsites, 36 of which have electric hookups. The facility also provides a dump station, playground, boat ramp, drinking water, a shower house, disc golf course, basketball court, and fishing pier.The rolling, forested hills of rural south central Kentucky offer an extraordinary setting for those who visit the lake.

Things to do nearby

Rough River LakeMammoth Cave National Park

Best For

AnglersBoatersFamilies

Site Types

TentRV

Amenities

Fire Rings

Picnic Tables

Drinking Water

Showers

Dump Station

Electric Hookups

Fishing

Boat Launch

Check-in

2:00 PM

Check-out

12:00 PM

Season

May through October

Max/site

6 people

Known Issues

Federal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.

Cancellation Policy

Recreation.gov: full refund if cancelled 7+ days before arrival. $10 cancellation fee applies.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Cave Creek cost per night?+

Cave Creek costs $20 per night depending on site type and season. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.

What season is Cave Creek open?+

Cave Creek is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Does Cave Creek have hookups?+

Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.

What is the maximum RV length at Cave Creek?+

Cave Creek can accommodate RVs up to 125 feet long.

How do I make reservations at Cave Creek?+

Cave Creek is a federal campground — reservations open 6 months in advance at Recreation.gov. Sites sell out quickly. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.

How far is Cave Creek from the nearest town?+

Cave Creek is located in FALLS OF ROUGH, KY. Check the map above for distance to nearby services.

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