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Mountain Project - Red River Gorge

Mountain Project area page with route information for Red River Gorge climbing.

Red River Gorge Climbers Coalition (RRGCC)

Climbing nonprofit; publishes RRG climbing info and runs Rocktoberfest.

Cables Riding Stables

Campton

Cable’s Riding Stable is located about 10 miles from Natural Bridge State Park. The trail rides are a guided one-hour tour, on an old dirt r…

Hollerwood

Hollwerwood is a 2,500-acre off-road adventure park. Here you will find trails for a multitude of 4WD, UTV, ATV, and Motorcycle vehicles, as…

Kentucky Rock Climbing Adventure Guides

Climbing a route from the ground up on lead is quite the experience. However, it is not without risk. Kentucky Rock & Adventure Guides (KRAG…

Leave No Trace Adventures Guides

Weather it be a shuttle or a guide while in Red River Gorge, Leave No Trace Adventures has you covered. Our 10 passenger shuttle makes its w…

Mill Creek Lake

Slade

2135 Natural Bridge Road Slade, KY 40376 606-663-2214 Mill Creek Lake is a small peaceful lake surrounded by beautiful forest and towering s…

Muir Valley

Muir Valley is a nonprofit rock climbing and nature preserve in the Red River Gorge of Kentucky. The Valley is approximately 360 acres in si…

Red River Gorge Experiences

Rogers

Red River Gorge Experiences is your go-to resource for small group and private hikes that are off the beaten path and away from the crowds f…

Red River Gorge Zipline

Campton

Imagine Kentucky’s most scenic views, topped with the rush of lifetime. Our thrilling Red River Gorge zipline canopy tour sweeps through the…

Southeast Mountain Guides & Torrent Falls

Southeast Mountain Guides offers America’s first via ferrata adventure in a beautiful horseshoe canyon, guided rock climbing, and guided rap…

The Gorge Underground

Rogers

The Gorge Underground is the coolest place in gorge to be…literally, at approximately 55 degrees year round. Standup paddling, kayaking and …

Wolfe Lake

Located not far from downtown Campton, Wolfe lake is open for paddling, nature watching, and picnicking.

Hilltop Charm Paradise

Charming retreat atop a mountain with fabulous views of rolling hills & forest. Easy paved roads right to front door. Far away from Everythi…

Beattyville Country Club

Hit the links on this fun and challenging 9-hole golf course in the rolling Kentucky hills. Open to everyone.

Candles Clothes & Beyond’s Trophy Paylake

Campton

301 Mountain Parkway Spur Campton, KY (606) 668-3146

Daniel Boone Backcountry Byway

Backcountry off-road byway listed on Powell County off-roading page.

Hollerwood Offroad Adventure Park

Off-road park listed on Powell County off-roading page.

Ledford’s Bait Shop

Stanton

11731 Campton Rd Stanton, KY 40380 606-663-4267

Out the Top UTV Tours

Strap in and kick up some dirt to discover the most hard-to-reach areas of the Gorge.

Ray’s Hog Holler Paylake

Clay City

3566 Frames Branch Road Clay City Ky, 40312 (859) 749-5855

Red River

Slade

Fishing the Red River requires patience. The middle section, between Copperas Creek canoe launch and the iron bridge on KY 77, offers the be…

Red River Gorge Kayaking

Stanton

394 Sky Bridge Road, Stanton, KY, United States, 40380 Camping Inquiries: 859-692-7961 Kayak & SUP Inquiries: 859-377-1950

Red River Gorge Ziplines

Soar the Gorge! Take in the views from above the treetops on a thrilling zipline tour.

Rock Bottom Jeep Tours

Conquer crags and boulders, and find the most beautiful view in Gorge in a modified Jeep Mojave.

Thrillsville Adventure Golf

Challenge your friends and family and see who can make a hole-in-one at this super fun course.

Kentucky Reptile Zoo

Slade

200 L & E Railroad Place Slade, KY 40376 606-663-9160

Beechfork Golf Course

Clay City

1476 Pompeii Road Clay City, KY 40312 606-663-9479

Clay City Park

Clay City

Corner of Veterans Lane and W Lake Ave Clay City, KY 40312 606-663-2224

Daniel Boone National Forest

Winchester

The US Forest Service serves as the land manager for the Daniel National Boone National Forest that contains within it’s vast acreage the Re…

Eastern KY Highlands

Campton

A local farm located at 950 Peggs Fork Road in Campton, Kentucky. About 30 mins from the Red River Gorge. “We offer Farm Tours, Cattle Sales…

Kayak & SUP Rentals at Mill Creek Lake

Slade

Kentucky Dragway

Clay City

718 11th Street Clay City, KY 40312 606-663-2344

Meadowgreen Appalachian Music Park

Clay City

303 Bluegrass Lane Clay City, KY 40312 606-668-4087

Natural Bridge Skylift

Slade

607 Skylift Drive Slade, KY 40376 606-663-2922

Natural Bridge State Resort Park

Slade

2,200-acre forested park and nature preserve with 22 miles of trails, a 60-acre lake, two campgrounds, lodging and dining.

Out the Top Adventures

Campton

Pit House Live Music Venue

Slade

918 Natural Bridge Road Slade, KY 40376 Located next door to Thatcher’s BBQ 606-947-8040

Red River Climbing

Red River.Climbing.Com is a climbing resource website created by Ray Ellington, author of the popular Red River Gorge Climbing Guides. The w…

Red River Gorge Petting Zoo

Stanton

Stop in and visit the new Red River Gorge Petting Zoo. Fun for all ages! Cows, goats, rabbits and so much more! 11238 Campton Rd, Stanton, K…

Red River Gorge Shuttle

Slade

Kentucky’s Adventure Transit Connecting Louisville, Lexington and Red River Gorge Communities Our mission is to provide a reliable, affordab…

Red River Historical Museum

Clay City

4541 Main St Clay City, KY 40312

Redpoint Disc Golf Course

Campton

356 Jim Smith Road Campton, KY 41301 606-668-7000

Stanton City Park and Splash Park

Stanton

Cs-1089 Stanton, KY, 40380 606-663-6474

The Emerald Well

You – Pick Flower Field Come pick your own flowers, take pictures in the flower field, grab a snack, relax in the peaceful country. Open Fri…

The Stanton Gym

Stanton

327 E College Ave. Stanton, KY 40380 606-481-5751

The Temple an Immersive Thermal Spa

Stanton

1392 High Rock Road Stanton KY 40380

Thrillsville Adventure Mini Golf

Slade

693 Natural Bridge Road Slade, KY 40376 606-668-5213

Tipton Mountain Horses

Stanton

Yoga on Main

Campton

Sheltowee Trace Association

Nonprofit supporting the Sheltowee Trace trail, which passes through the Red River Gorge.

Upper Red River paddling (USFS)

USFS water-activity page for the Upper Red River, linked from Powell County kayaking guide.

Red River Gorge Geological Area (USFS)

Slade

USFS Daniel Boone NF recreation area page for the Red River Gorge Geological Area.