Rough River Dam State Resort Park

We are seniors, and new residents in the area, and we had the joy of having our family visit, all gathered at the lodge for several days, with rooms facing the lake. As a main point we can highlight the friendliness of the staff and the good food, with a staff at the dining that accommodates your needs, and offers filtered water. My personal suggestion is to add a little more fruits and healthy meals, like fresh fruits juices, to the menu, and some special diets to offer variety. But above all, the beauty of the natural environment. A very nice peace and cozy atmosphere. As main facilities they have a beautiful swimming pool with a special ramp for disabled people and a mini-golf course, among others. Being the area a bit isolated, don't expect the comforts of a big city, even though is very close to fulfilling those expectations only without the noise. But yes, attractive enough to spend some lovely days with excellent comfort and style, and have marvelous memories. And an exquisite and picturesque gift and craft shop, including some snacks. Place is ideal to go in groups and spend a day, or a weekend. note: just ask before opening the bathroom faucet, a bit tangled. Can't comment on TV, as we did not use it. And yes, a mini fridge will be very helpful. Especially if you have medicines that should be kept at a special temperature.

If you want peace off the beaten path this place is a gem. Great for families, couples and retired people. The rooms are clean, nothing fancy but comfortable and close to the main lodge building as well as the pool. Super nice people as well. Nearby activities: Not much to do around here. You come here to enjoy the property.

Rough river dam is truly a hidden jewel ! The scenery is beautiful and it is a great area for jogging. Our overall stay was good. However, when we arrived our room smelled faintly of smoke and we found beer and cigarettes on the balcony. Of course, the friendly staff quickly relocated us and we were greeted by a clean, spacious room. Overall great experience!

Was there for a family reunion. We were told all our cabins would be in the same loop in close proximity. Neither of those turned out to be true. Cabins varied from old and difficult to access to newer with decent quality. They did put up a large tent for us that worked out well. Almost every cabin had a maintenance issue but nothing that stopped the show. Pool was nice, but the putt putt course was not being maintained. For a State Park RESORT they should have done better.

The cabin was clean but the decor very outdated. The kitchen extremely small, barely functional. The staff was very kind and helpful in every way. The food is affordable but nothing special. The pool is great and so is the mini golf. My main complaint is that the beach was closed but I wasn't told about it when I made the reservations. Nothing was noted on the website about the beach being closed.

The room was cozy and CLEAN. The Saturday night buffet was good, maybe very good but Sunday morning buffet was average if not sub-par, sorry to say, especially when you consider the $15 per person price tag. Nice walk on the nature trail along the lake, although at this time of the year the lake level is way down. We'll be back, just not for Sunday morning buffet.

This is such a nice State Park! This is probably the 5th time I have stayed here, each time for a large training or conference. The staff that cleaned our rooms were so nice and helpful. The food at the hotel restaurant was awesome! The staff that worked the restaurant were great! The ladies there were so helpful and nice. All and all a great place to stay!

I’ve stayed twice here in one of the cabins. They are always clean and appear well kept. If an out of the rat race place, with modern day convenience is your goal; look no further, Rough river delivers.Location: 5/5

The cabins are a little dated but nice. The park has a restaurant that is ok. The park has a lake, mini golf, hiking trails, and more. They have bluegrass music on the second Friday of the month, and we loved it!Rooms: 4/5

Out door band on the weekends. The buffet is good. Full bar. It’s a fun place to relax, people watch and enjoy the view of Rough River.Rooms: 3/5