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Rough River Dam State Resort Park

Sea Doo on Rough River Lake!

Live. Love. Laugh. Lake!!!!!!

Rough River Dam State Resort Park is less than an hour from Owensboro, Kentucky, which is great news for us since it’s one of our favorite Kentucky State Parks! There’s something for, literally, everyone at Rough River: Boating, camping, fishing, bird watching, miniature golf, volleyball, sea doos, boat rentals, boat tours, ping pong, Par 3 Golf Course, hiking, and a lot more.

Enjoy the pictures of Rough River Lake and Rough River Dam State Resort Park below and see Rough River Dam State Resort Park for more information about this uncommonly friendly and fun park.

The Rough River Dam State Park Lodge, Lodge Rooms, Picnic Areas, Airport, Cottages, and Grayson’s Landing Restaurant

You do not have to be a guest at Rough River Dam State Resort Park to enjoy the restaurant in the lodge. Grayson’s Landing is an excellent restaurant for breakfast, lunch, dinner, of simply dessert and coffee.

 

Breakfast at Grayson's Landing Restaurant
Breakfast Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Breakfast Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Catfish Sandwich and Onion Rings, Grayson's Landing at Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Gazebo in front of Rough River Dam State Resort Park's Lodge
Banana Pudding Grayson's Landing Restaurant
Grayson's Landing Kentucky Hot Brown
Vegetables at Grayson's Landing
Rough River Dam State Resort Park's Grayson's Landing Lunch Buffet
Rough River Dam State Resort Park's Grayson's Landing Lunch Buffet
Coconut Cream Pie at Grayson's Landing Restaurant
Path behind the Rough River Dam lodge rooms
Picnic Area at Rough RIver Dam State Resort Park
Rough River Dam Lodge Rooms
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Lodge
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Lodge Game Room
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Lodge
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Gift Shop
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Lodge Game Room
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Lodge Lobby
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Lodge Room
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Lodge Rooms
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Lodge staircase
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Lodge
Buffet at Grasyson's Landing Restaurant
Grayson's Landing Restaurant at Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Black-Eyed Susans
Black-Eyed Susans at Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Lodge Room
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Lodge Room
Squirrel at Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Squirrel at Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Airport at Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Bedroom in a Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage
Living Room in a Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage
Bedroom in a Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage
Inside a Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage
Inside a Cottage at Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage Patio
Kitchen in a Cottage at Rough River Dam State Resort Park
Kitchen in a Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage
Inside a Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage
Kitchen in a Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Pool
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage

Rough River Lake, Rough River Lake Marina, and the Lady of the Lake Boat Tour

The coves and shorelines of Rough River Lake are as spectacular and beautiful as the lake, itself. As you’ll see, there are endless ways to have fun on Rough River Lake!

Sea Doo on Rough River Lake!
Rough River Lake behind the lodge
Boat on Rough River Lake
Carp at Rough River Lake Marina
Cleared path leading to Rough River Lake
Fishing on Rough River Lake
Fishing Rough River Lake
Heron on Rough River Lake
Boating on Rough River Lake
Boating on Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake
Fun on Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake Behind the Lodge Rooms
Rough River Lake
Turtle at Rough River Lake Marina
Fun on Rough River Lake
Boating on Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake
Geese on Rough River Lake
Fun on Rough River Lake
Boating on Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake
Boating on Rough River Lake
Boating on Rough River Lake
Boating on Rough River Lake
Lakeside Camping on Rough River Lake
Boating on Rough River Lake
Lakeside Camping on Rough River Lake
Boating on Rough River Lake
Lakeside Camping on Rough River Lake
Fun in and on Rough River Lake
Fun on Rough River Lake
Fun on Rough River Lake
Rough River Lake - Lakeside Camping

 

Campground at Rough River Dam State Resort Park – Right on Rough River!

Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Playground in the Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Walking Trail in the Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Cottage
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground
Rough River Dam State Resort Park Campground

*** In the pictures above, some are of an  Executive Cottage while some are from a Standard Cottage. Call the park at (800) 325-1713 for information on these cottages such as availability, pricing, etc. Everything at Rough River Dam State Resort Park is immaculate and spotless. You have my word on that. I love that the cottages are so pretty, but let’s be honest – with the big beautiful lake, miniature golf, and 101 other things to see and do outside…. you’ll spend very little time inside!

Learn more about Rough River Dam State Resort Park

See pictures of Rough River Dam State Resort Park’s 50th Anniversary !

Comments

  1. Guest says

    July 18, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    What do the inside of the cottages look like…can’t seem to find many pictures of them. Ã? Read reviews ranging from excellent to absolutely terrible. Ã? Would love to know before booking!

  2. Joi Sigers says

    July 18, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    “Guest,”Ã?  Hi! I’m afraid we, personally, haven’t been inside of the cottages yet.Ã?  However, judging by the lodge rooms, I’d be willing to bet that the inside of the cottages are excellent.

    If they put 110 percent effort into lodge rooms (which are less expensive than cottages), they’re bound to put even more effort into the more expensive cottages.

    I have complete faith in the people at Rough River Dam State Resort Park and would bet my own reputation here at Genuine Kentucky on them.

    I hope you’ll take a chance on them – I know they won’t let you down.Ã?  I’m about to contact someone right now and see if they happen to have any pictures of the cottage rooms. If they do, I’ll post them in a picture later today or in the morning.

    Thanks so much for stopping by and, again, I hope you’ll book a cottage at Rough River. It’s a very special place, the lake is gorgeous, and the people couldn’t be any friendlier if they owed you money!

    Joi

  3. Diane Bain says

    November 7, 2019 at 6:58 pm

    I wish they would open the Tailwater campground back up at the State Resort Park. I know they are working on the Dam but they could still open the campground to let people camp down there. We camped there over 35 years and it’s just not the same as Axtel or North Fork.

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