Campgrounds
Estill County
Kentucky Mountain Moonshine Campground
465 Cow Creek Rd
Ravenna, KY 40472
(859) 608-4100
465 Cow Creek Rd
Ravenna, KY 40472
(859) 608-4100
Lee County
Beattyville RV Park & Campground
On the Banks of the KY River
300 River Dr
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-2707
www.beattyvillervpark.com
On the Banks of the KY River
300 River Dr
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-2707
www.beattyvillervpark.com
Boone Valley Campground
4360 Fairground Ridge
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-0816
4360 Fairground Ridge
Beattyville, KY 41311
(606) 464-0816
Koomer Ridge Campground
Traveling east on the Mountain Parkway, take exit 33 at Slade. Turn left and then right onto KY 15. This campground is 5 miles on the left.
(606) 663-8100
Traveling east on the Mountain Parkway, take exit 33 at Slade. Turn left and then right onto KY 15. This campground is 5 miles on the left.
(606) 663-8100
Menifee County
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FS Koomer Ridge
Red River Gorge (606) 668-9214 www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/camping-cabins/recarea/?recid=39462&actid=29 |
Powell County
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4 Guys RV Park
606-481-5130 10137 Campton Rd Stanton, KY 40380 2 Miles from Slade Exit 33 Mountain Parkway www.4guysrvpark.com/home.html Callie's Lake and Campground
5515 Campton Rd Stanton, KY 40380 (859) 663-5258 www.redrivergorgecampgroundofky.com/ www.hipcamp.com/kentucky/callie-s-lake-and-campground/callie-s-lake-and-campground Natural Bridge Campground
(606) 663-9352 90 L & E Railroad Place Slade, KY 40376 www.naturalbridgecampground.com |
Natural Bridge State Resort Park - Middlefork & Whittleton Campgrounds
(606) 663-2214 2135 Natural Bridge Rd. Slade, KY 40376 www.reserveamerica.com/explore/natural-bridge-state-resort-park/KY/91912/campsites Red River Gorge Campground
2270 Star Gap Rd Stanton, KY 40380 (606) 663-8178 |
Wolfe County
Strong's Pay Lake, Campground,
and Driving Range
2004 Caskey Fork Road
Hazel Green, KY
(606) 662-9350
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and Driving Range
2004 Caskey Fork Road
Hazel Green, KY
(606) 662-9350
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Backcountry Camping
Backcountry camping permits are required for those who wish to stay in the Red River Gorge overnight. They are sold at many area gas stations and convenience stores and must be displayed in any vehicle that is parked within the Red River Gorge between the hours of 10pm and 6am. Permits Cost $3 for a day, $5 for three days or $30 for an annual pass. Here are some suggested camping areas.
Backpacking Along a Stream
Backpacking with a View
- Red Byrd Arch Area - About 1-1.5 miles to campsite. There are a minimum of 5 fabulous options for camping along this unmarked trail following the Red River. You do NOT need to go to all the way to Red Byrd Arch to enjoy one of these great campsites.
- Snow Arch/Deer Creek Arch Area - Less than 1 mile to campsite – You have several good options along the unofficial trail along Copperas Creek. The last spot before turning off along a smaller creak up to the arches is very large and would be perfect for a group or an individual.
- Rock Creek/Turtle Back Arch Area (not for large groups) – 2 miles to campsite- There are several smaller campsites after turning off trail #219 Swift Camp Creek Trail onto the unofficial trail up to Turtle Back Arch. There are several other unofficial trails off of trail #219 Swift Camp Creek Trail, just make sure to comply with the rules and regulations.
Backpacking with a View
- Ledford Arch Area - 2 miles to campsite- There are a bunch of good options for camping after turning out the unmarked trail off Trail #221 Rough Trail leading out Pinch-Em Tight Ridge. There are also several other unmarked trails off of Trail #221 Rough Trail.
- Adena Arch Area - less than 1 mile to campsite. If you hike this in reverse there are several camping options on the unofficial trail near Adena Arch. If you continue to the Indian Staircase we recommend doing it without a backpack as it would be difficult and dangerous to climb the Indian Staircase with a backpack.
- Indian Staircase Area 2 miles to campsite. We suggest hiking this loop in reverse as an in and out hike (not loop) if you are backpacking. We do not recommend carrying backpacks over the Indian Staircase. While you will pass through the largest natural shelter in the gorge it is absolutely prohibited to camp there, but there are many other good options nearby.