Cascade Acres Ramp

Located near Leitchfield in Grayson County, the Cascade Acres boat ramp provides access to Rough River Lake, a 5,100-acre impoundment in south-central Kentucky. This is a public launch point with no service fees, making it an accessible option for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters looking to explore the lake. The access point is situated at 346 Peter Cave Ramp Road, off US-31W/KY-62 (Wendell H Ford Western Kentucky Parkway).

Rough River Lake is a well-developed recreation destination that supports a wide variety of paddling and boating activities, including fishing, swimming, and relaxation. With over two million annual visitors, the lake offers ample opportunities for day trips and longer paddling adventures. Note that water levels fluctuate seasonally, particularly during winter months, which may affect launch conditions. For paddlers traveling from Louisville, take I-65 South (Exit 10) toward Nashville/Elizabethtown, approximately 34 miles from the city.

For current conditions, facility details, or to plan a camping trip at the nearby Cave Creek Campground, contact the facility at **270-879-4304**. The campground offers a convenient base for extended lake visits, though it has limited ADA accessibility.

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...

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
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.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.
Contact Info
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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