# Camping in the Red River Gorge

Thinking of camping in the Red River Gorge? Discover and book the best Red River Gorge campgrounds in state parks, national parks, farms, vineyards, and nature preserves.

Browse and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/kentucky/red-river-gorge/camping/all

- **Rating:** 95% (2763 reviews)
- **Campsites:** 1479

Caving, climbing, and camping are on the agenda at this national geological area.

## Hipcamps

- [Boone Valley Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-boone-valley-campground-kk9hdj76): Beattyville, KY · from $20/night · 94% recommend (179 reviews) · 61 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [The Harrican Lakehouse](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-the-harrican-lakehouse-88lhj2e9): KY · from $35/night · 99% recommend (336 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Wifi
- [Shasta Valley](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-shasta-valley-lz9hz07r): Frenchburg, KY · from $30/night · 97% recommend (64 reviews) · 10 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers
- [Farm and Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-farm-and-forest-dw9h6zop): Lexington, KY · from $30/night · 98% recommend (216 reviews) · 18 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Serenity Camp](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-serenity-camp-1-ozxh995w): Beattyville, KY · from $12/night · 98% recommend (402 reviews) · 26 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Campfires, Water Hookup, Potable water, Sewage Hookup
- [Bar on the Mountain](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-bar-on-the-mountain-9mxh1pmm): Beattyville, KY · from $50/night · 97% recommend (201 reviews) · 2 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [Camp Middle Fork](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-camp-middle-fork-06yh6zjo): Irvine, KY · from $30/night · 99% recommend (179 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Campfires, Toilets, Showers, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Rockcastle Riverside](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-rockcastle-riverside-nelhw7no): Livingston, KY · from $25/night · 94% recommend (568 reviews) · 50 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Red River Gorge Glamping Resort](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-red-river-gorge-glamping-resort-y0zhrvrn): Stanton, KY · from $52.25/night · 86% recommend (40 reviews) · 15 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Appalachia Overland Triangle](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-appalachia-overland-triangle-kk9h5dmz): Old Landing, KY · from $10/night · 90% recommend (10 reviews) · 130 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires
- [The Harrican](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-the-harrican-pw1hdlp8): KY · from $28/night · 99% recommend (42 reviews) · 7 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water
- [Furnace mountain primitive camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-furnace-mountain-primitive-camping-9mxho2kp): Stanton, KY · from $15/night · 99% recommend (50 reviews) · 5 sites · Pets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [Mountainfire!](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-mountainfire-nelh0xq8): London, KY · from $20/night · 100% recommend (52 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table
- [Silver Beams Gateway to the Gorge](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-silver-beams-gateway-to-the-gorge-wz6hm82d): Beattyville, KY · from $33/night · 100% recommend (2 reviews) · 7 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Potable water, Hot Tub
- [Old Habits Marina](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-old-habits-marina-5x5hn7qm): Winchester, KY · from $28/night · 100% recommend (3 reviews) · 3 sites · Pets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [HomeGrown HideAways](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-homegrown-hideaways-nelhwmpe): Berea, KY · from $31.50/night · 99% recommend (98 reviews) · 14 sites · Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup, Potable water
- [Possum Ridge Ranch](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-possum-ridge-ranch-j29h60np): West Liberty, KY · from $9.50/night · 100% recommend (156 reviews) · 16 sites · Pets, Electricity Hookup, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Water Hookup
- [Boone Trace Historic Farm](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-boone-trace-historic-farm-xryh59zm): Richmond, KY · from $48/night · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [Hidden Bend on the KY River](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-hidden-bend-on-the-ky-river-mxvhw5j0): Beattyville, KY · from $25/night · 100% recommend (5 reviews) · 1 sites · Pets, Campfires, Picnic table
- [The Kilns @ The Red River Gorge](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/kentucky-the-kilns-the-red-river-gorge-06yhr2nz): Campton, KY · from $32/night · 100% recommend (255 reviews) · 6 sites · Pets, Toilets, Campfires, Potable water, Picnic table

## Public campgrounds

- [Middlefork Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/kentucky/middlefork-campground-l2rpc1jn): Natural Bridge State Resort Park · 80% recommend (5 reviews)
- [Whittleton Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/kentucky/whittleton-campground-5ryecwmj): Natural Bridge State Resort Park · 100% recommend (8 reviews)
- [Koomer Ridge Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/kentucky/koomer-ridge-campground-lkpqc7y4): Daniel Boone National Forest · 91% recommend (11 reviews)
- [Turkey Foot Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/kentucky/turkey-foot-campground-5pzxck7r): Daniel Boone National Forest · 100% recommend (5 reviews)
- [S-Tree Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/kentucky/s-tree-campground-9mxgcyn7): Daniel Boone National Forest
- [Fort Boonesborough Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/kentucky/fort-boonesborough-campground-9erncr0y): Fort Boonesborough State Park
- [Clear Creek Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/kentucky/clear-creek-campground-9gqmcpm3): Daniel Boone National Forest
- [White Sulphur Horse Camp](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/kentucky/white-sulphur-horse-camp-5yxmcden): Daniel Boone National Forest
- [Buckhorn Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/kentucky/buckhorn-campground-9mxgcy07): Buckhorn Lake
- [Zilpo Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/kentucky/zilpo-campground-lv74cyxx): Daniel Boone National Forest · 100% recommend (1 reviews)
- [Claylick Boat-in Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/kentucky/claylick-boat-in-campground-l12mcwky): Daniel Boone National Forest · 100% recommend (1 reviews)
- [Twin Knobs Campground](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/campground/united-states/kentucky/twin-knobs-campground-9orvcx1x): Daniel Boone National Forest · 100% recommend (7 reviews)

## Public lands

- [Daniel Boone National Forest](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/kentucky/national-forest/daniel-boone/all): national-forest · Whitley City, Kentucky · 94% recommend (35 reviews)
- [Natural Bridge State Resort Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/kentucky/natural-bridge/all): state-park · Campton, Kentucky · 92% recommend (13 reviews)
- [Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/kentucky/levi-jackson-wilderness-road/all): state-park · London, Kentucky · 100% recommend (1 reviews)
- [Buckhorn Lake](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/kentucky/coe/buckhorn-lake/all): us-army-corps-of-engineers-coe-recreation-areas · Buckhorn, Kentucky
- [Fort Boonesborough State Park](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/state-park/united-states/kentucky/fort-boonesborough/all): state-park · Winchester, Kentucky

## About Red River Gorge

### Overview

Real-life adventure playgrounds rarely come as impressive as Kentucky's Red River Gorge. Carved out by the Wild and Scenic Red River and cocooned within Daniel Boone National Forest, the soaring cliffs, natural arches, and cascading waterfalls provide a dramatic backdrop for outdoor activities. Rock climbing is the quintessential pastime—"The Red" is one of the world’s top destinations—but you can also hike, horseback ride, kayak, or zipline. Four-season camping is possible at Red River, but we recommend spring or fall, when mild weather combines with seasonal wildflowers and epic fall foliage views.

### Where to go: Central Red River Gorge

Follow the 46-mile Red River Gorge Scenic Byway for spectacular views across the gorge, admire the unique rock formations and natural arches along the Angel Window or Sheltowee trails, or put your rock climbing and rappelling skills to the test. Koomer Ridge campground is the only developed campground in the main gorge area, but you’ll also find private campgrounds, cabins, yurts, and treehouses with views of the gorge.

### Where to go: Northwest & Daniel Boone

The 900-foot-long Nada Tunnel marks the western entrance to the Red River Gorge, and some of the most renowned rock formations and arches can be found nearby. Further north, the Daniel Boone National Forest is nirvana for hikers, and self-sufficient campers can enjoy dispersed camping throughout the national forest land. Or, for a change of scenery, head away from the gorge to enjoy boating, fishing, and lakeside camping at Cave Run Lake.

### Where to go: Southwest & Natural Bridge

The Natural Bridge State Resort Park encompasses much of the southwestern region of the Red River Gorge, where you’ll find some of the most easily accessible hikes and campgrounds. Hike or ride the Skylift to the park’s namesake Natural Bridge, rent a kayak or canoe along the river, then check in one of the campgrounds or rent a cozy cottage. Nearby, Muir Valley is a popular spot for rock climbing, while Campton is the starting point for ziplining excursions across the gorge.

### Where to go: East & Clifty Wilderness

If you’re looking to escape the crowds, pack your tent and hit the trails of the vast Clifty Wilderness area. Dense forests, rugged ridges, and streams provide plenty of tranquil backcountry camping spots, or you can bring your kayak or canoe to paddle the wild waterways of the Red River. In the southeastern corner of the gorge, the Rock Bridge Trail is a perennial favorite, with views of the natural bridge and waterfall.

## Explore nearby

- **Nearby cities:** [Berea, KY camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/d/united-states/kentucky/berea/camping/all)
- **National parks and forests:** [Daniel Boone National Forest camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/p/united-states/kentucky/national-forest/daniel-boone/all), [Mammoth Cave National Park camping](https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/national-park/united-states/kentucky/mammoth-cave/all)
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