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Rough-River-Lake
is a 5,100-acre reservoir located in south-central Kentucky. It's about 20 miles from Litchfield and 95 miles southwest of the city of Louisville. Rough River Lake was impounded from the Rough River in 1959 by the United States Army Corps of Engineers. The earthen dam is 132-feet high and has a maximum capacity of 334,400 acre-feet. The lake and surrounding area provides a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. You can choose boating, fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking and more. The lake is the primary attraction at Rough River Dam State Resort Park, which encompasses 637 acres. Rough River Lake is home to a variety of bass including largemouth, smallmouth, Guadalupe, spotted, white, yellow, and striped bass. The Lake Ridge Trail at Rough River Lake is a one-mile nature trail that follows the shoreline. It links to the lodge, marina and cottage areas and offers beautiful lake views. The Folklore Trail is a self-guided interpretive trail that is a 0.7 mile loop and includes an old pioneer cabin. Several special events are held at the park, including regular bingo games and the Nifty Fifties Dinner Show.
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Rough River Lake Vacation Rentals
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Rough River Lake Hotels and Resorts
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| Rough River State Park | 450 Lodge Rd | Falls Of Rough, KY | 3.7 mi. | (800) 325-1713 | | ST Clair Motel | 13857 FLS Of Rough Rd | Falls Of Rough, KY | 3.7 mi. | (502) 257-2561 | | Breckinridge Inn | 4TH & Main St | Hardinsburg, KY | 12.4 mi. | (270) 756-9234 | | Country Hearth Inn | 769 White St | Leitchfield, KY | 13.6 mi. | (270) 259-0464 | | Riverview Motel | US 60 | Hawesville, KY | 25.4 mi. | (270) 927-8441 | | Daniel's Motel | US 231 Rt 3 | Beaver Dam, KY | 25.6 mi. | (270) 274-7121 | | Days Inn-beaver Dam | 1750 US Hwy 231 | Beaver Dam, KY | 25.6 mi. | (270) 274-0851 | | Greenriver Motel | | Morgantown, KY | 28.2 mi. | (270) 526-3386 | | Days Inn | 17 Hwy 66 E CSR66J | Tell City, IN | 28.8 mi. | (812) 547-3474 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 310 Orch HL Dr | Tell City, IN | 28.8 mi. | (812) 547-0800 | | Ramada LTD | 235 Orch HL Dr | Tell City, IN | 28.8 mi. | (812) 547-3234 |
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Rough River Lake Weather & Climate
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Central Kentucky has a humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Summers tend to be humid with frequent thunderstorms. Winters are generally cold, but with a few mild periods throughout the season. Spring begins in mid-March and is often wet, windy and unpredictable. Autumn is mild, sunny and very pleasant. Extreme weather is a possibility in Central Kentucky in the form of floods, ice storms and blizzards, but these types of storms are not common. The region is considered part of the Mississippi Plateau and the weather is influenced by the Gulf of Mexico. There are four distinct seasons, although winters are not as frigid as other parts of the country.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
40°F |
19°F |
3.45 in. |
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| February |
46°F |
22°F |
3.87 in. |
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| March |
56°F |
30°F |
4.42 in. |
- |
| April |
67°F |
39°F |
4.24 in. |
- |
| May |
76°F |
49°F |
5.43 in. |
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| June |
84°F |
58°F |
4.05 in. |
- |
| July |
88°F |
62°F |
4.33 in. |
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| August |
87°F |
60°F |
3.44 in. |
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| September |
81°F |
52°F |
3.59 in. |
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| October |
69°F |
40°F |
3.27 in. |
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| November |
56°F |
32°F |
4.05 in. |
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| December |
45°F |
23°F |
4.14 in. |
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Rough River Lake Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Owensboro Daviess County airport (OWB) located about 38 miles west of Rough River Lake in Owensboro, Kentucky, the Bowling Green Warren County Regional airport (BWG) located approximately 44 miles south of Rough River Lake in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Louisville International Standiford Field (SDF) located roughly 56 miles northeast of Rough River Lake in Louisville, Kentucky, and finally the Evansville Regional airport (EVV) located around 64 miles northwest of Rough River Lake in Evansville, Indiana.
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Rough River Lake Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Beech Bend Raceway Park | Bowling Green | KY | 42.3 mi. | | | Holiday World | Santa Claus | IN | 42.9 mi. | | | Guntown Mountain Amusement Park | Cave City | KY | 43.2 mi. | | | Dogwood Lake Fun Park | Dunmor | KY | 46.1 mi. | | | Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom | Louisville | KY | 59.9 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Venture Waterpark | Eddyville | KY | 94.5 mi. | | | Nashville Shores Water Park | Nashville | TN | 100.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Lafayette Golf Club at Greenfarm Resort | Falls of Rough | KY | 3.2 mi. | | | Rough River Dam State Resort Park Golf Course | Falls Of Rough | KY | 3.2 mi. | | | Breckenridge County Community Center | Hardinsburg | KY | 12.4 mi. | | | Lakeview Golf & Tennis Club | Leitchfield | KY | 13.5 mi. | | | Tuckaway Farms | Oak Grove | KY | 23.3 mi. | | | Ohio County Country Club | Hartford | KY | 25.1 mi. | | | Duckers Lake Golf Course | Midway | KY | 27.8 mi. | | | Hidden Valley Golf Course | Morgantown | KY | 28.5 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Ski World | Nashville | IN | 111.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Rough River Dam State Park | | KY | 1.1 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| National Corvette Museum | Bowling Green | KY | 42.3 mi. | (Technology) | | Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial | Lincoln City | IN | 45.6 mi. | (History) | | Louisville Science Center | Louisville | KY | 59.9 mi. | (Science) | | Callahan Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind | Louisville | KY | 59.9 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Louisville Zoological Garden | Louisville | KY | 59.9 mi. | |
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