Notice of Availability (NOA) to Lease land at Cave Creek Recreation Area at Rough River Lake

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Published March 24, 2025

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Notices of Availability (NOA) to Lease land at Cave Creek Recreation Area at Rough River Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announces a Notice of Availability (NOA) to Lease Cave Creek Recreation Area at Rough River Lake in Falls of Rough, Kentucky. The NOA is available for viewing here.

Please note: There is also a NOA to Lease North Fork Recreation Area at Rough River Lake, which can be found here. Additionally, USACE announced a NOA to Lease Pikes Ridge Recreation Area at Green River Lake in Campbellsville, Kentucky, which can be found here

The NOAs begin the formal process of soliciting interest for the potential transfer of management responsibilities for the Cave Creek Campground through a long-term lease. Interested parties may submit an application, through July 30, 2025.

USACE is committed to creating a sustainable recreation program and providing a high-quality recreation experience for lake visitors. As part of that effort, the Louisville District is continually evaluating how to best deliver an enduring recreation program despite rising supply/service costs and constrained budgets. This includes optimizing project operations through utilizing volunteers and pursuing public/private partnerships.

The Louisville District is looking to partner with businesses to help transition management responsibilities for these campgrounds. These leasing opportunities allow entrepreneurs to earn a fair profit while being an integral part of the Rough River Lake community.

For any additional information or questions, interested parties can contact Kimberly Jones at (502) 315-6988 or Kimberly.S.Jones@usace.army.mil.

Rough River Lake hosts over 1.6 million visitors each year. The popular 5,100-acre lake offers endless opportunities for adventure and relaxation, from camping under the stars and enjoying scenic picnics, to fishing, swimming and boating.

Cave Creek Recreation Area Information

Cave Creek Recreation Area includes 65 camping sites, entrance station, picnic shelter, boat ramp, parking lots, mountain bike/hiking trail, courtesy dock, ADA fishing pier, playground, pit toilet, shower house, electronic fee station, storage shed and a dump station. The property is located approximately 3 miles southeast of Falls of Rough, Kentucky nearby the intersection of Cave Creek Road and Cave Creek Lane. The proposed leased area is approximately 90 acres of land and water on U.S. Government Tracts B-204, B-205, B-212, B-213, and B-225 in Grayson County. More information can be found in the NOA, which can be viewed here.

Cave Creek Campground Photos

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Map of Cave Creek Campground, Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

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Entrance sign to Cave Creek Campground, Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

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Cave Creek Campground, Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

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Entrance booth for Cave Creek Campground, Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

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Cave Creek Campground, Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

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Cave Creek Campground, Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

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Playground located at Cave Creek Campground, Falls of Rough, Kentucky.

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Rough River Lake

Nestled in the scenic heart of south-central Kentucky, the beautiful 5,100-acre Rough River Lake offers endless outdoor adventures. Rough River Lake was authorized under the Flood Control Act of 1938 and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District designed, built, and operates the project to reduce flood damages downstream from the dam. Additionally, USACE, in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, manages Rough River Lake's land and water for wildlife, fisheries and recreation. Stretching across Breckinridge, Hardin, and Grayson counties, Rough River Lake is just 20 miles from Leitchfield and 95 miles southwest of Louisville.