Fall Colors @ Red River Gorge, KY
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Let's Camp: Red River Gorge, KY
We will be doing a lot of hiking. You may join us or chose you own activities. Warning: Some hikes will be very strenuous. Feel free not to hike with us.
We will be camping 3 to 6 nights at Koomer Campgrounds. (Some will be staying 3 nights, some will be staying 6 nights. Come as long as you like.)
FYI: Average Temps: High 64 Low 38, Sunrise: 7:54 EDT, Sunset: 6:43 EDT
Post in the comments if you are looking to share a ride and/or a campsite.
I am on Site #7. (There is a campground map in Photo's below.)
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Tentative Schedule (TBD):
Saturday Evening: Potluck. Please bring a dish to pass.
Sunday Morning: Pack up and head for home.
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The Red River Gorge is a unique, scenic natural area that attracts thousands of visitors each year. Spectacular rock features, including sandstone arches and towering cliffs, are just part of the attraction. Outdoor enthusiasts come to the gorge year-round to enjoy hiking, camping, canoeing, wildlife viewing and other recreation opportunities.
Red River Gorge NPS website : https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/danielboone/recreation/red-river-gorge
Hiking Map: https://redrivergorgetourism.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/red-river-gorge-hiking-map-summer-2025.pdf
Camping:
We will be staying at Koomer Ridge Campgrounds. There are showers and flush toilets but no electricity. Half the sites you can reserve and half are 1st come 1st serve. The cost is $35 per night. ($17.50 per night if you have the America the Beautiful pass.)
Make reservations at: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10311270
Koomer Ridge Campgrounds Map: https://usfs-public.app.box.com/s/uv28hc08gky5zkaw4bzowmqk1jbiqgs3
If you are not into camping, I would suggest Black Bear Lodge Motel (< $100 per night) or Natural Bridge State Resort Park ($136 per night).
This is a great trip. I hope you can make it.
Kevin