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890 Spring Shores Lane

2 1.0

The dream you have been waiting for in a lake front home! Prices have kept many families from having that dream lake house with a great view, a screened in porch, an existing dock and a really nice...

Dottie Watson, Broker

294 Lazy Day Ln

2 1.0   Sf: 1248

294 Lazy Day Ln - Rough River Lake Welcome to lake living at its finest! Perfectly positioned on a wide bay of Long Lick Creek, this stunning A-frame retreat offers breathtaking sunsets and your own...

Randy Hayden, Agent

2003 Tick Ridge Road

Acres: 9.238

Looking for unrestricted acreage near the lake? Whether you’re searching for hunting ground, a future building site, an STR investment, or just your own private retreat. This property checks all...

Josh Watson, Broker Associate

572 Outpost Road

2 1.0   Sf: 840   Yr: 1991 

Lake front home for full time or weekend relaxation in a upscale restricted subdivision (Peter Cave Shores). This home has a screened porch, A eat-in kitchen, living room with gas log fireplace...

Howard Tomes, Broker

498 Rainbow Knob Ln

4 2.0

Generations have gathered here sharing laughter, stories & countless fond memories of days & nights spent on this special stretch of Rough River Lake. These 2 waterfront lots are situated on a...

Heather Keith, Realtor
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731 Camp Greenshores Ln

Located in the golf cart-friendly lake community commonly known as Greenshores or Easter Seals, this 2.27+/- acre lot offers both wooded privacy & a cleared area ready for your vision to take shape...

Heather Keith, Realtor

1012 Fentress Lookout Rd

3 2.0   Sf: 1232   Yr: 2007 

Fentress Lookout, an affordable Lakefront neighborhood and an updated home with two lots. Located in one of the most desirable areas of Rough River Lake, this affordable home offers both comfort and...

Randy Hayden, Agent
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385 Bentwood Ln.

2 2.0   Sf: 1824   Yr: 2007  Acres: 0.420

The highly regarded subdivision of Bentwood has a spot opened up just for you! As soon as you pull into 385 Bentwood Ln., you'll know it feels like the home away from home you've been looking for...

Kari Jones, Agent

90 North Shores Ln

2 1.5   Sf: 1450   Yr: 2021  Acres: 0.750

Let your Lake Life begin here on North Shores Ln...Wake up to the sound of the birds chirping in the surrounding trees & watch the wandering deer in your very own yard. Spend your mornings sipping...

Heather Keith, Realtor

1007 Sandy Beach Ln.

5 3.0   Sf: 4688   Yr: 1995  Acres: 1.500

If you are looking for a ''shoreline statement piece,'' this one is a stunner. The standout brick home is full of style from the outside, in. And still, from your first glance at the basketball goal...

Kari Jones, Agent
Sandy Beach

1860 Tanglewood Ln

3 2.0   Sf: 1680   Yr: 2010  Acres: 0.350

Welcome to your own private retreat in the desirable Tanglewood neighborhood on Rough River Lake. This three-bedroom, one-owner, custom-built lakefront home offers 1,680 square feet of total finished...

Tiffany Siems, Realtor
Tanglewood

141 Hidden Valley Ext B

2 2.0   Sf: 1196   Yr: 1998  Acres: 0.410

If you've been waiting for the kind of Rough River lake place that checks all the boxes, this is it. Located in the Hidden Valley subdivision, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home sits on a waterfront lot...

Alissa Doan, Realtor
Hidden Valley

380 N Cave Springs Rd.

3 2.0   Sf: 1456   Yr: 2016  Acres: 0.180

You're just 4 minutes to North Fork Boat Ramp, 5 minutes to Axtel Boat Ramp and Nick's Boat Dock, and 6 minutes to Laurel Branch. The current owners keep their boat in a rented dock at Nick's because...

Alissa Doan, Realtor

51 Mary Ann Ln

3 2.0   Sf: 3816

Welcome to your Rough River retreat! This built-over mobile home sits on 4 lots just across from the lake in the Cave Creek area. It offers a combination of comfort, space and function that's ideal...

Heather Keith, Realtor

1729 J M Mercer Campsite Rd.

3 2.0   Sf: 1356 Acres: 1.910

This sweet property has recently been completely remodeled and is ready for its next owner!! 1729 J M Mercer campsite Rd. has a layout and setting that you will love! When you drive up the driveway...

Riley Whitfill, Realtor

310 Nathan Road

2 1.0   Sf: 672   Yr: 1978  Acres: 0.638

Lakefront Getaway on quiet cove with dock availability - Beautifully shaded, private and really cute! Welcome to your perfect lake retreat! This charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath cottage is located in the...

Randy Hayden, Agent
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267 Hidden Valley Ext B Lane

2 2.0

Ready for your lake escape? This 14ʼ x 70ʼ Clayton home is nestled on TWO lakefront lots with a private boat dock, offering peace, privacy, and everything you need to enjoy the lake life!...

Dottie Watson, Broker

1904 Patriot Shores Ln

5 3.0   Sf: 2311   Yr: 2020  Acres: 0.890

Turnkey purchase possible!! Be in soon and bring nothing but your clothes and toiletries!! This purchase can include most EVERYTHING in the home! Discover the perfect blend of comfort, space, and...

Cathy Corbett, Managing Broker

479 Indian Ridge Rd.

3 2.5   Sf: 1344   Yr: 2009  Acres: 0.800

Situated on peaceful Walters Creek, just off the main channel. The owners took something good and made it great with all the updates they've done to this waterfront 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath retreat. This...

Kari Jones, Agent

610 Paulette Way

Acres: 0.650

Located in the heart of Rough River Lake, this 0.65-acre lot in the Bentwood subdivision offers a great spot to build without giving up water access. It’s partially cleared and just a short walk...

Alissa Doan, Realtor

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Alissa Doan: Rough River Lake Real Estate Agent Info

Hi! I'm Heather Keith, a local to the lake Realtor with ethical beliefs in practicing real estate. I live and play on the lake and also specialize in selling properties and homes that are located on and near Rough River and Nolin Lakes. I'm so excited to introduce you to our beautiful lake areas and to help find a lake home perfect for you & your family’s needs! Give me the opportunity to represent you and I’ll give you a tour of any of the homes that are on the market in our areas! I'd truly like to be the key to your real estate needs...both on and off the water!

Rough River Lake Information

If you’re interested in lake homes for sale, consider Rough River Lake in Kentucky. Rough River Lake is a geological wonder and a modern-day playground, inviting lake home owners (lake home renters) and guests to revel in all recreation opportunities it has to offer.

Rough River Lake touches the counties of Breckinridge, Grayson, and Hardin, and offers 5,100 acres of surface water for prime fishing conditions. Experienced and new anglers agree that the fishing is great year round, hosting various tournaments on the lake throughout the year. Crappie, catfish, and bass fishing is extremely popular in these parts; in fact, many fisherman use the catch-and-release style when fishing in search of their next trophy fish. For optimal fishing, more than 140 spots around the lake are approved for “fish attractors,” where anglers are allowed to setup structures like felled and recycled cedar trees to draw in schools of fish.

Lake properties for rent along the Rough River Lake have full access to the many boat ramps, marinas, and rental equipment shops available throughout the year. From boating to jet skiing to kayaking, the whole family can get excited about spending the day on the lake near your lake-view cabin. Several campgrounds also circle the lake, providing practical and entertaining accommodations. For example, the Axtel Campground features a beach and boat launch, and the Laurel Branch Campground includes a nature trail.

When that competitive streak finds you, head to any local golf course and enjoy a different type of fun in the sun. The Falls Resort and Golf Club is as luxurious as it is challenging. Having won several awards since its inception in 1997, The Falls encourages guests to stay, play, and indulge. If you’d like to live on a Rough River Lake golf course, visit GolfHomes.com for property listing details.

Rough River Lake is a true Kentucky treasure for the ages. The lake hosts some of the most stunning topography in North America. Its unique limestone bedding, along with rich currents of surface and subterranean rivers, has created Mammoth Cave, the largest cave in the world. There’s always another side of Rough River Lake to explore and experience for yourself.

Rough River Lake, with 5,200 acres, is the perfect location for the water sports enthusiast. The marina offers 121 open slips, 29 open houseboat slips, 48 covered slips, a launching ramp, and rental fishing boats and pontoon boats. The lake is a man made lake that has around 50 miles of surface that goes into several fingers of the main lake.

Enjoy the gentle waves of Rough River Lake on the public beach, serviced with a bathhouse. Open seasonally. The avid angler will delight in the abundance of largemouth, white, and Kentucky bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, and rough fish.

Why not RENT a Lakehouse on Rough River Lake while you are viewing houses or lots for sale? Check out other website for Lake Rentals, LakeHouseVacations.com. Here is a link to vacation rentals on Rough River Lake : Rough River Lake Vacation Rentals

Are Jet Skis permitted on Rough River Lake? Yes
Can you Swim in Rough River Lake? Yes, 2 beaches
What is the Water Quality at Rough River Lake? Good
What is the Average water level variance at Rough River Lake? controlled by U.S. Corp of Engineers
Are Boat Docks permitted at Rough River Lake? Yes
Are Power Boats permitted at Rough River Lake? Yes, and Houseboats
What is the Lake Depth at Rough River Lake? varies
What are the Nearby Cities to Rough River Lake? Leitchfield, KY and Hardinsburg, KY 15 min., Louisville 70 miles, Owensboro 60 miles, Elizabethtown 45 miles
What is the Closest Airport to Rough River Lake? Louisville Int'l 70 miles, Small airport at Rough River State Resort Park
What are the Building restrictions at Rough River Lake? Most subdivisions are restricted to site-built homes, there are subdivisions that allow mobile and modular homes.

Rough River Lake
Fishing Information

Rough River Lake contains many species of fish, but the most sought after are Bass, Crappie and Catfish.

Bass fishermen tend to use the "catch and release" method of fishing looking for trophy fish. Bass tournaments occur throughout the year. The Hybrid Bass has been stocked annually in Rough River since 1996 and many are exceeding the 16 inch size limit. One fish was caught early in 2000 weighing eleven (11) pounds.

Crappie are the main variety of fish, not only providing recreation to many throughout the year, but providing some excellent eating.

Since Crappie like underwater structures the Corps of Engineers under their Volunteer Program allow visitors to establish "Fish Attractors". Their are currently over 140 approved locations. Cedar trees make up the biggest majority of structures in use at this time. Many people use Christmas trees when they are finished with them. The biggest tree you can handle is the best. The Corps will furnish concrete blocks and strapping material. The best lake level to install the fish attractors from a boat is 8-10 feet below summer pool which would be between 480 m.s.l. - 482 m.s.l.

River Shack Baithouse, Grocery and Restaurant 8637 S. HWY 259 MCDANIELS KY, 40152 (270) 257-8880


Rough River Lake
Boating Information

Nick's Boat Dock, 270-257-8955, Highway 79, Mc Daniels, KY 40152

Prop Shop, Boat Repair, 270-257-9963, Highway 259 N, Mc Daniels, KY 40152

Bill's Marina, 270-259-4859, 346 Peter Cave Ramp Rd, Leitchfield, KY 42754-7641

Susan's Boat Sales & Rental, 270-257-0080, 3266 Peter Cave Rd, Leitchfield, KY 42754-8601

Clements Marine Inc, 270-257-2073, 14059 Falls of Rough Rd, Falls of Rough, KY 40119-6314


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Camping Information

Nick's Boat Dock, 270-257-8955, Highway 79, Mc Daniels, KY 40152

Prop Shop, Boat Repair, 270-257-9963, Highway 259 N, Mc Daniels, KY 40152

Bill's Marina, 270-259-4859, 346 Peter Cave Ramp Rd, Leitchfield, KY 42754-7641

Susan's Boat Sales & Rental, 270-257-0080, 3266 Peter Cave Rd, Leitchfield, KY 42754-8601

Clements Marine Inc, 270-257-2073, 14059 Falls of Rough Rd, Falls of Rough, KY 40119-6314


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Local Area Businesses

Lafayette Golf Course, 270-257-2105, 57 Jenny Green Rd, Falls of Rough, KY

River Shack Baithouse, Grocery And Restaurant 8637 S. HWY 259 MCDANIELS KY, 40152 (270) 257-8880