Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Notice: The beach is closed until further notice. — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listedAlso cabins
- Official site
- parks.ky.gov270-257-2311
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure The beach is closed until further notice.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Covering about 327 acres, Rough River Dam State Resort Park lies in Grayson County, about 15 miles northwest of Leitchfield.
The park supports golf, boating, swimming, wildlife watching, and fishing. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground | Cottage Check-out by 10:00 a.m. local time. | ||
Official wording
Cottage Check-out by 10:00 a.m. local time.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Pets are welcome in most outdoor areas but must be leashed; restricted from nature preserves, beaches and some historic sites; service animals always permitted. Pet-friendly rooms/cabins available for an additional fee ($50 + tax).
Statewide rule from Kentucky's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Free general admission: "We charge no general admission fee." Some historic sites/museums and activities charge (see park listings).
Statewide fee rule from Kentucky's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveAmerica (campsites, kentuckystateparks.reserveamerica.com); lodge rooms and cottages via per-park online booking links (guestrez.megasyshms.com)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Cabins and lodging
Rough River Dam State Resort Park offers 40 lodge rooms, most with stunning views of Rough River Lake and the marina. Guests can choose between deluxe and standard rooms, with ADA-accessible options available. Each lodge room features a private patio with seating—perfect for enjoying a morning coffee. For those seeking a more private retreat, the park also offers cottages, most with beautiful nature filled views, available in deluxe and ADA-accessible options.
Lodge room check-out by 11:00 a.m., local time.
Cottage Check-out by 10:00 a.m. local time.
Airport / Aircamp
Aviators can pitch a tent and camp near their aircraft at the airport air camp. The air camp has a central service building with showers and restrooms. Rate is $12.00 per night plus taxes and no advance reservations are needed. The park has a 3,200 foot paved and lit airstrip with tie downs. Aviation fuel not available. Open year-round. Visit airnav.com for FAA information on Rough River Dam State Park Airport.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing and birdingBoatingFishingHikingGolfPicnickingSwimming
Trails
Hiking
The Lake Ridge Trail, a one-mile nature trail along the shoreline, links the lodge, marina, and cottage areas. This is a great trail for bird watching and offers beautiful lake views. The park also features a walking path that meanders from the Gazebo and around the lawn area that passes by the Mini Golf, lake, picnic and playground areas.
Swimming
Swimming
A pool is available for lodge and cottage guests only.
Boating and paddling
Boating
The marina offers 120 open slips, 31 houseboat slips, and 48 covered slips.
Kayaks and Paddleboats are available for rent May-September.
Kayaks are $40 for full day rental with a $20 refundable damage deposit.
Paddle Boats are $15 for 1 hour and $25 for 2 hours
All rentals must be returned an hour before marina closing
Call 270-291-6139 for fees and pricing. Launching ramp available year-round.
Fishing
Fishing
The avid angler will delight in the abundance of fish. Stop by the lodge front desk and ask about our free fishing loaner program!
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Playground
- Park or camp store
Water
- Marina or boat slips
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Rough River Dam State Resort Park offers 40 lodge rooms, most with stunning views of Rough River Lake and the marina. Guests can choose between deluxe and standard rooms, with ADA-accessible options available. Each lodge room features a private patio with seating—perfect for enjoying a morning coffee. For those seeking a more private retreat, the park also offers cottages, most with beautiful nature filled views, available in deluxe and ADA-accessible options.
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 450 Lodge Rd.
Falls of Rough, KY 40119 - Nearest town
- Leitchfield — about 15 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.6106, -86.5026
- Phone
- 270-257-2311
- dustin.stewart@ky.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kentucky State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Oct 28, 2026
- Find a Park listing IDs + Sitefinity listings OData API (/api/default/listings) used by the site
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology