3 Jul 2023

USACE announces public review period for Rough River Lake Master Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has updated its 1961 Master Plan for Rough River Lake located in

27 Jul 2022

USACE hosting public workshop for Rough River Lake Master Plan Update

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of updating its 1961 Master Plan for Rough River

4 Nov 2021

Louisville District announces updates to long-term camping policy

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is continuing its two-year trial period of the long-term camping policy for select USACE managed campground sites in the Green River Area, where customers will be able to reserve a campsite for a maximum 90-day period.

26 Oct 2021

USACE announces updates to Rough River Lake Encroachment Resolution Plan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District announces updates to the implementation of the

16 Mar 2021

Louisville District installs fee machines at Green River Area lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District has installed automated fee machines at many of the recreation areas in the Green River Area, which includes Rough, Nolin, Barren, and Green River Lakes in Kentucky. Starting April 1, 2021, these areas will no longer accept cash as payment. The automated fee machines accept payments for day-use passes and/or annual passes by credit card only.

11 Mar 2021

Louisville District announces new long-term camping policy at select sites

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District announced a new long-term camping policy for select USACE managed campground sites in the Green River Area, where customers will be able to reserve a campsite for a maximum 90-day period. This policy will be implemented in a two-year trial period, beginning Mar 11, 2021.

27 Apr 2020

Louisville District campgrounds to remain closed until further notice

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Corps-managed campgrounds in Kentucky will remain closed through at least May 31 in the interest of public safety due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While an official date for the reopening of campgrounds and day use areas has not yet been determined, effective today all campground reservations will be cancelled for the month of May.

2 Nov 2018

Under new law landowners still required to follow process to resolve easement encroachments at Rough River Lake

ROUGH RIVER LAKE, KY — The America's Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 was signed into lawon Oct. 23,

6 Feb 2018

Rough River Lake Dam work to be discussed during public meeting March 5

A public meeting to discuss Rough River Lake Dam improvements will be held March 5.