Kentucky Department of Parks

Rough River State Resort ParkRough River State Resort Park is surrounded by rolling countryside overlooking a 5,000 acre lake.

You're Invited to Rough River State Resort Park

Rough River State Resort Park with lake-side lodge and conference center central to the major Kentucky cities of Elizabethtown, Owensboro and Bowling Green. The up to 4,000 square feet of modern and spacious meeting rooms are ideal for distraction-free productivity. We offer full-service dining and recreational activities including team-building customized for your business group.

Whether enjoying the view from your guest room or the meeting room, one feels as though they are looking out from a tree-house. Beautiful wooded grounds overlook the rocky cliffs of the lake.

A Quick Peek

All accommodations have Card Keys for better security.


40 Lodge Rooms: 38 with double beds, 2 ADA with 1 double bed each with either a private balcony or patio over-looking the lake. New carpet installed in 2005 and we replace soft goods as needed.


Lodge rooms are complete with hair dryers, irons & ironing boards, coffee-maker, television, reading chair, all purpose table, dresser and night stand. Amenities include: soap, shampoo & Bluegrass Blend Coffee.


17 Cottages: 3 types of cottages all featuring 2 bedrooms. You may select from the standard with 1 bath to the spacious executive with an open floor plan.

Pets are not allowed (with the exception of service dogs).

Three Meeting Rooms: Grayson, Breckinridge, and Terrace.
Up to 4,000 square feet of meeting space. Rental includes a wide variety of AV equipment (LCD projector is the only equipment that has a stand alone rental fee).

3 Outdoor Rentals: Beach-side shelter, Gazebo, or Tent.

Grayson’s Landing Restaurant is located on our lower level in the main lodge (elevator available). Carpet was replaced in 2007. A new menu features Kentucky cuisine.

This intimate restaurant is anchored by expansive windows overlooking the rocky waters of the lake. The view in the summer features lush foliage and florals. The winter view features icy sculptures made by the water freezing on the rocks. Seats 167 including a private dining area for up to 35. We offer seasonal and specialty buffets, other buffets may be offered at the chef’s discretion.

Banquet dining for up to 400. Full banquet menu is available, including private buffet options, or customize your menu with our chef. Cookouts for groups of 40 or more; you may pick from various locations for a cook-out under the tent, or go with the popular choice of the beach-side shelter.

Chef Steve Connell is a native of Louisville. He has an associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from Johnson & Wales University and has worked at several fine dining establishments since completing his degree. Steve feels that fine dining cuisine is his specialty. Through the latitude he has been given with food in the past, Steve has developed into a first class chef and kept the job interesting along the way.

Recreation & Teambuilding Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Owl Prowl
  • Campfire Programs
  • Storytelling
  • Pool games (summer)
  • Bingo
  • Environmental Programs
  • Nature Hikes
  • Archery
  • Canoeing
  • Overnight Backpacking
  • Private tours for groups on the Lady of the Lake II
  • High Speed Wireless Internet & Cell Phone Service

  • Wireless service is available in lodge rooms.
  • Wireless does not extend into the cottages at this time.
  • Dial-up is available upon request.
  • Cell service has just been improved.
  • Contact Information

    Rough River State Resort Park
    450 Lodge Road
    Falls of Rough, KY 40119-6100
    Telephone: 270-257-2311
    Toll Free: 800-325-1713
    Group Sales Coordinator - Leighanne Logsdon
    Email: Leighanne.Logsdon@ky.gov