Camping & lodging at Rough River Lake

Axtel Campground

A large seasonal Corps campground with lake access on the Breckinridge County side.

• 158 numbered sites
• Electric & non-electric
• Winter-pool ramp
• 270-257-2584

Cave Creek Campground

A lakefront campground and ramp area at 1543 Cave Creek Road.

• 65 sites
• Electric/water & non-electric
• Bright Sky Campgrounds
• 364-203-1669

Reservations are handled by Bright Sky Campgrounds through Campspot.

Laurel Branch Campground

A Corps campground with a swimming beach, showers and a developed ramp.

• 62 numbered sites
• Electric & non-electric
• Public swimming beach
• 270-257-8839

North Fork Campground

A Bright Sky-managed lakefront campground with 81 sites, a paved launch and extensive trails near McDaniels.

• 81 sites
• Electric/water & non-electric
• Bright Sky Campgrounds
• 364-203-1529

Reservations are handled by Bright Sky Campgrounds through Campspot.

Rough River Dam State Resort Park

The lake’s state resort park with lodge rooms, cottages, dining, marina and recreation in one place.

• 40-room lodge
• Cottages
• Restaurant
• Marina & year-round ramp

Falls of Rough Resort

Riverfront cabins and rooms in the historic Green Farm Mansion on the resort property beside Lafayette Golf Club.

• Riverfront cabins
• 9 mansion rooms
• Near Lafayette Golf Club
• 57 Jennie Green Road
• 270-879-3115

Room and cabin availability, packages and policies can change. Confirm dates directly with the resort before traveling.

St. Clair Motor Lodge

A restored 18-room roadside lodge about one mile from Rough River Dam State Resort Park.

• Standard & deluxe rooms
• Kitchenettes in deluxe rooms
• 13857 Falls of Rough Road
• 270-296-1610

Room availability and policies can change. Confirm dates directly with the lodge before traveling.