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265 Camp Greenshores

4 3.5   Yr: 2013 

This custom-built home features a stunning floor-to-ceiling gas fireplace and expansive lake-facing windows that fill the space with natural light. Enjoy easy access to your existing dock and a...

Josh Watson, Broker Associate

84 Southwinds Rd.

3 2.0   Sf: 1296   Yr: 2021  Acres: 1.460

If you've been looking for a well-built waterfront home with room to spread out, easy access to the dock, and a private setting, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath property in Southwinds checks all the boxes...

Alissa Doan, Realtor

56 Drowsy Rd.

3 1.0   Sf: 1300   Yr: 1976  Acres: 0.310

Welcome to 56 Drowsy Rd - a lakefront home in a well kept neighborhood on Rough River Lake. This 3-bedroom, 1-bath property sits on a flat, shaded lot that’s all about convenience and lake life...

Alissa Doan, Realtor

3526 Lewis School road

3 2.0   Sf: 1728   Yr: 1992  Acres: 0.250

Very Very Nice Lake front home for full time or weekend relaxation in a upscale restricted subdivision (Moorman Blue Ridge). This home has a screened back deck and open front porch, A newly remodeled...

Howard Tomes, Broker

2398/2420 Patriot Shores Ln.

4 3.0   Sf: 2744   Yr: 2019  Acres: 1.030

Built in 2019 and sitting on two combined lots (1.03 acres), this 4-bedroom, 3-bath lakefront property in Patriot Shores offers 2,744 sq. ft. of finished living space, lake views, and a community...

Alissa Doan, Realtor
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3027 CenterView Rough River Lane

2 2.0   Sf: 1472   Yr: 1960  Acres: 0.830

Beautifully Updated Lakefront Retreat on 0.83 Acres. Welcome to your perfect lake escape!. Whether you're looking for a serene weekend getaway, a full-time lakefront lifestyle, or a short-term rental...

Melinda Recktenwald, Realtor

3 S Lakeside Dr

Acres: 0.600

WATERFRONT - ROUGH RIVER! Rare double lot totaling just over half an acre in the desirable Fernwood Subdivision. Gently sloping lot offers easy walk-down access to the lake. Located near Peter Cave...

Trish Ford, Agent

3200Cannons Point Lane

2.5 lake front lots in Cannon’s Point Subdivision. Who wouldn’t love a building lot in a Subdivision where the residents look after each other and keep their properties looking like a setting...

Dottie Watson, Broker

410 Pine Ridge Lane

3 2.0   Sf: 1160 Acres: 0.290

Tucked near the water’s edge of Rough River Lake, your family will LOVE the easy access to the water and your dock! Call this lake front home your PEACE on Earth! EXACTLY what you need to escape...

Dottie Watson, Broker

310 Browns Hideaway Lane

Acres: 0.330

Anyone looking for that HAPPY easy slope to Rough River Lake is SURE TO ENJOY pulling their RV in or setting up a home on this awesome lake front lot! 0.33 Acres and this is located near Happy Jack's...

Dottie Watson, Broker

2843 Cannons Point Lane

Three lots in Cannon's Point Subdivision on Rough River Lake totaling .17-acre. Restricted neighborhood, no campers or mobile homes allowed. Boat ramp located in subdivision for a convenient...

Alissa Doan, Realtor

260 Patriots Path Ln.

4 4.0   Sf: 3209   Yr: 2015  Acres: 0.940

Take the video tour! (Open this link in a new browser window!) https://youtu.be/ojfhyMVwsyM Then come and take a PERSONAL tour! Fall is coming and with it a BIG price reduction and a BIG VIEW of the...

Cathy Corbett, Managing Broker

877 Woodhaven Lane

3 1.0   Sf: 1344   Yr: 1996  Acres: 0.960

Check out your turn key 2nd home or, better yet, live on vacay full time!! The lake views from this 3 bedroom 1 bath home are gorgeous and the shared dock is ideal for your boat to have relaxing...

Janet Perkins Team, Agent

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

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

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

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

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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1904 Patriot Shores Ln

5 3.0   Sf: 2311   Yr: 2020  Acres: 0.890

Turnkey purchase possible!! Lots can also be divided if you are only interested in the home on ONE lot with ONE dock:) Be in soon and bring nothing but your clothes and toiletries!! This purchase can...

Cathy Corbett, Managing Broker

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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.

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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


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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