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Rough River Dam State Resort Park

450 Lodge Road, Falls of Rough, KY 40119-6011
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Chattanooga, TN
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55 reviews 55 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

This part of Kentucky is like a wild old woman clothed in a gently used wardrobe that was fashionable not too long ago. So too this state resort park. The garden areas and lawns are overgrown, the sidewalks cracked, and the decor rather dated. But the natural beauty of the property and the loving care it has received over time... More

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Terre Haute, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Really enjoyed visit we stayed in one of the cottages. It was clean, the only problem was that the furniture in the sitting area was really uncomfortable if you wanted to sit and watch TV in the evening. Also the coffee pot stopped working and my cousin loves to have his coffee in the evening. We called the desk at... More

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Sparta, Kentucky
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30 reviews 30 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

I spent one night here at Rough River. I found the room to be clean and very comfortable, including the usual amentities. I had amble access to wireless internet, even though the rooms are not attached to the main lodge. The staff were very helpful and polite. In fact, I can't find anything from this stay that would prevent me... More

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Florence, Kentucky
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14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2013

An organization I belong to held it's annual event here. I found the lodge room to be very clean, spacious, and comfortable. The lodge has a 1960's feel to it, but that was fine with me. All of the lodge rooms have a view of the diminishing lake. One thing to be aware of. If you need to use a... More

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Elizabethtown, Kentucky
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36 reviews 36 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2013

It was a sad sight to see what poor condition this state park is in. We had a New Year's Eve package and I would rather have been at home. The rooms were clean but outdated and the outside of the lodge looked like it was falling down. My husband and I periodically go across the state other state parks... More

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Lexington, Kentucky
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2012

My wife and I just spend three days there and it was terrible. We had to have the shower curtain removed due to mold. The tub had to be scrubbed with bleach due to the mold around the grout and tub edge. The AC never got the room cooler than 77 degrees. Calls to the front desk were eventually answered... More

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Falls Church, VA
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15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 June 2012

Kentucky prides itself in the quality of its State Parks and I can see why. Rough River was spectacular. Room was nice, the setting on the lake picturesque and there are plenty of things to do in and around the water there, that it should be a destination for you and your family. The staff was friendly, they had a... More

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Cincinnati
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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 August 2011

At first glance Rough River Resort looked very dated and we were a little worried we might have picked a stinker. It was not the case! The pool and lodge area are very clean. The grounds near the resort were great and it is all smoke-free. The architecture was very Kentucky as it reminded me of NKU's Woodcrest Hall. I... More

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Lexington, KY
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2010

This was the first time I stayed at this resort park. The lodge is "slightly" worn, but the main area/dining room has been redone on the inside. Room was comfortable. The TV has more channels than ever necessary and I could pick up the Wi-Fi right in my room. Food was excellent, especially the blackened catfish. Staff friendly and welcoming.... More

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Heisshaus
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 January 2010

I have stayed here about a week now and even though it's winter (there's actually snow on the ground) it is one of the best places I've been. The entire staff has been very nice and more helpful than most places I've stayed. The room is clean and serviced totally every morning. If I could live here, I would.

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Rough River Dam State Resort Park Hotel
Address: 450 Lodge Road, Falls of Rough, KY 40119-6011
Region: United States > Kentucky > Falls of Rough
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Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
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