Places to Stay & Eat

Camping

4 Guys RV Park at the Gorge

RV & Tent Camping

10137 Campton Rd, Stanton, KY 40380

(606) 663-4444

www.4guysrvpark.com

9.2 miles/13 min.

Callies Lake and Campground

RV & Tent Camping

5515 Campton Rd, Stanton, KY 40380

(859) 551-0376

www.callieslakeandcampground.com

14 miles/21 min.

Camp McKee

Boy Scout Reservation

8695 Levee Rd, Jeffersonville, KY 40337

(859) 498-1328

https://www.campmckee.org/

30.6 miles/37 min.

John Swift's Lost Silver Mine Historic Campground

 

Primitive Camping and Cabins

45 KY-715, Frenchburg, KY 40322

(606) 663-5258

Koomer Ridge Campground

National Forest Campground with shower facilities.

7612 KY-15, Pine Ridge, KY 41360

(606) 663-8100

https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recarea/?recid=39462

10.5 miles/16 min.

Lago Linda’s Hideaway

Camping and Primitive Cabins

950 Blacks Ridge Rd, Beattyville, KY 41311

(606) 464-2876

www.lagolinda.com

13.6 miles/21 min.

Land of Arches Campground

Primitive and Car Camping. No Dogs allowed.

5150 KY-715, Campton, KY 41301

(606) 668-7074

www.landofarches.com

2 miles/3 min.

Natural Bridge Campground

Next to Mtn Parkway. RV, Tent Camping, & Cabin Rentals.

90 L&E Railroad Pl, Slade, KY 40376

(606) 663-9352

www.naturalbridge.camp

7.2 miles/10 min.

Natural Bridge State Park

Two campgrounds, Middle Fork and Whittleton

(606) 663-2214

www.parks.ky.gov

3.7 miles/5 min. (Middle Fork)

5 miles/8 min. (Whittleton)

Lodging

5 Star Cabins

(606) 663-8858

www.naturalbridgecabinrental.com

7.2 miles/10 min. (to reservation office; actual cabins vary)

Airbnb.com

Southeast owner Nicole Meyer currently rents out two pet-friendly

rooms in her home through AirBNB for $48/room/night.

Check them out here

  • https://airbnb.com/h/red-river-gorge-nicoles-home-room-1
  • https://airbnb.com/h/red-river-gorge-nicoles-home-room-2

www.airbnb.com

8 min.

Bear Track Lake Cabins

580 Beartrack Lake Rd, Beattyville, KY 41311

(606) 767-2584

www.beartracklake.com

10.9 miles/16 min.

Bedrock RRG

Lodge/Hostel

494 Big Andy Ridge Rd, Rogers, KY 41365

(615) 969-6321

bedrockrrg.com

4.3 miles/8 min.

Black Bear Lodge Motel

781 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376

(606) 663-0061

6.5 miles/10 min.

Cabins of Birch Hollow

170 Birch Hollow Road, Stanton, KY 40380

(859) 359-6734

www.cabinsofbirchhollow.com

12.9 miles/20 min.

Cliffview Resort

Lodge, Conference Center, Ziplines, Cabins

455 Cliffview Rd Suite 101, Campton, KY 41301

(888) 596-0525

www.cliffviewresort.com

2 miles/3 min.

Emily's Welcome Inn Bed & Breakfast

49 Swift Camp Creek Rd, Campton, KY 41301

www.emilysbandb.com

(606) 481-1750

Hemlock Lodge

Located in Natural Bridge State Park

(606) 663-2214

www.parks.ky.gov

5.6 miles/8 min.

Lil Abner’s Motel

1000 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376

(606) 663-5384

www.lilabnermotel.com

5.9 miles/8 min.

Misty Mountain

645 Fincastle Rd, Rogers, KY

(606) 668-6428

cabins.com

Natural Bridge Cabin Co.

(606) 663-3700

www.nbcabins.com

6.3 miles/8 min. (to reservation office; actual cabins vary)

Red River Gorge Cabin Rentals

(513) 284-2332

www.redrivergorgecabinrentals.com

3.7 miles/9 min. (to reservation office; actual cabins vary)

Red River Gorge Inn

182 Quillens Chapel Service Rd, Campton, KY 41301

https://redrivergorgeinn.com/

(606) 668-7072

Red River Gorgeous Wilderness Cabin Rentals

 

(606) 663-9824

www.rrgcabin.com

12.3 miles/20 min.

Red River Outdoors

(859) 230-3567

www.redriveroutdoors.com

6.8 miles/9 min. (to reservation office; actual cabins vary)

Scenic Cabin Rentals

(513) 919-7150

www.sceniccabin.com

6.5 miles/8 min. (to reservation office; actual cabins vary)

The Ridge

(925)-997-6557

www.theridgerrg.com

456 Natural Bridge Rd. Slade, KY 40376

Tranquil Waters Cabin

(606) 768-4529
639 Raney-Ratliff Branch Rd, Frenchburg, KY 40322

Whistling-woods Cabin

(859) 428 1733

www.whistling-woods.com

Approx. 35 miles/50 min.

Transportation

Red River Gorge Shuttle

Shuttle service to the Red River Gorge from Louisville and Lexington.

(502) 530-2404

www.redrivergorgeshuttle.com

Food

145 Steakout

148 Main St, Campton, KY 41301

(606) 668-7500

Bruen’s Restaurant

8 S Sipple St, Stanton, KY 40380

(606) 569-5061

Daniel Boone Coffee Shop

769 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376

(606) 663-2549

danielboonecoffeeshop.com

Hilltop Pizza

2034 Kentucky 11, Beattyville, KY 41311

(606) 464-9990

7 miles/7 min.

Hop’s at RRG

2613 Kentucky 11, Campton, KY 41301

(606) 668-7302

hopsatrrg.weebly.com

2 miles/2 min.

La Cabana Mexican

1289 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376

(606) 663-0330

6 miles/8 min

Mi Finca Mexican Restaurant

62 W College Ave Stanton, KY 40380

(606) 663-3470

18.3 miles/21 min

Miguel’s Pizza

1890 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376

(606) 663-1975

www.miguelspizza.com

5.4 miles/7 min

RedPoint Barbeque

356 Smith Rd, Campton, KY 41301

(606) 668-7000

www.redpointbbq.com

3.2 miles/6 min

Red River Rockhouse

Burgers, Burritos, Tacos, Draft Beer

(606) 668-6656

www.redriverrockhouse.com

1.4 miles/2 min.

Sandstone Arches Restaurant

Located in Hemlock Lodge in State Park

(606) 663-2214

www.parks.ky.gov

5.6 miles/8 min.

Sky Bridge Station

Hot dogs, Bratwurst, Draft Beer

Sky Bridge Rd, Pine Ridge, KY 41360

(606) 668-9927

https://www.facebook.com/pg/SkyBridgeStation/about/?ref=page_internal

7.9 miles/12 min

Sweet Art by Stephanie

110 Main St, Campton, KY 41301

(606) 668-7277

Thatcher Barbecue Company

918 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade, KY 40376

(606) 947-8040

www.thatbbqco.com

6.4 miles/9 min.

The Brick

5412 KY-15 N, Pine Ridge, KY 41360

Other Local Things to Do

Bluegrass Climbing School

Guided Rock Climbing and Clinics

(859) 740-2403

www.bluegrassclimbingschool.com/

3.9 miles/6 min.

Cable’s Riding Stables

632 Little Bend Rd, Campton, Kentucky

(606) 362-4456

2.8 miles/7 min.

Gladie Visitor Center

Daniel Boone National Forest

(606) 663-8100

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf

17.4 miles/32 min.

Gorge Underground Guided Kayaking

 

2478 Glencairn Rd, Rogers, KY

(844) 254-6244

www.gorgeunderground.com

3.2 miles/4min.

Leave No Trace Adventures

Guided Trail Hiking

(606) 362-7425

https://www.leavenotraceadventures.com/

Mill Creek Lake Kayak & SUP

Kayaking & SUP the Mill Creek Lake

www.redriveradventure.net

3.6 miles/5 min.

Muir Valley Nature Preserve

Rock Climbing and Hiking Trails

www.muirvalley.com

6.1 miles/12 min.

Free admission, $15 parking fee

Natural Bridge State Park

Hiking trails, Skylift

(606) 663-2214

www.parks.ky.gov

5.6 miles/8 min.

Red River Climbing Guides

Guided Rock Climbing

(629) 207-0697

5150 KY-715, Campton, KY

www.redriverclimbingguides.com/

1.9 miles/3 min.

Red River Gorge Experiences

Guided Hiking

https://rrgexperiences.com/

Red River Gorge Glamp Camp

Luxury Glampers in the Gorge

www.redriveradventure.net/glampcamp

Red River Gorge Hiking Information

 

https://www.toredrivergorge.com/

Red River Gorge Kayaking

Kayaking & Canoeing the Red River

394 Sky Bridge Rd, Stanton, KY 40380

(859) 407-5844

www.kayakthered.com

Red River Gorge Ziplines

In Cliffview Resort

(606) 668-6222

www.redrivergorgezipline.com

3.7 miles/9 min.

Red River Outdoors

Guided Rock Climbing (also offer cabin rentals)

(859) 230-3567

www.redriveroutdoors.com

6.8 miles/9 min

Reptile Zoo

606-663-9160

www.kyreptilezoo.org

7.3 miles/11 min.

Whisper Valley Trails

Guided Horseback Riding

5819 KY-52, Beattyville, KY

(859) 302-6809

9.9 miles/13 min.

Ask Our Crew:
Best Places to Stay and Eat in the Red River Gorge


After long days outside, having a comfortable place to land and good food to enjoy makes all the difference and the Red River Gorge has some wonderful options for you to explore.


Below you'll find a compilation of our blog posts that cover the topic. Enjoy!

Relax after a day in the Red River Gorge at Firefly Hills farmhouse lodging and RV park camping

A Better Place to Stay After a Day on the Rock: Firefly Hills

By Nicole Meyer • January 11, 2026
If you are coming to the Red River Gorge to climb, your days are probably full of early mornings, long approaches, and sore hands by sunset. Where you stay matters. You want a place that is quiet, comfortable, and welcoming without paying resort prices or feeling boxed into a hotel room. Just a short drive from the climbing areas, Firefly Hills offers something different. It is a small, thoughtfully designed property that feels like home base rather than just a place to sleep. Designed for Outdoor Lovers Firefly Hills was created with people who love the outdoors in mind. After a long day on the rock, you can come back to a peaceful setting where you can actually rest. No loud hallways. No crowded parking lots. Just open space, fresh air, and a front porch that invites you to slow down. Whether you are traveling solo, with climbing partners, or with family, Firefly Hills offers lodging that works for real life and real trips.

Romantic Red River Gorge: A Couples Getaway Guide

By Nicole Meyer • August 21, 2025
Red River Gorge isn't just for climbers and backpackers. It's also one of the most memorable and adventurous spots in Kentucky for a romantic weekend escape. Whether you're an outdoor-loving duo or just want to try something new together, the Gorge offers a mix of adrenaline, relaxation, great food, and jaw-dropping views. Here’s how to plan a dreamy 2-day getaway with your favorite person.

Red River Gorge Eats: Top Local Restaurants You Can’t Miss

By Nicole Meyer • August 16, 2025
Craving a great meal after a day of hiking or climbing in the Gorge? These beloved local spots offer delicious food, friendly vibes, and flavors that’ll make your outdoor trip even better. 1. Miguel’s Pizza Where: 1890 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade Hours: Daily 7 AM–11 AM (breakfast) & 11 AM–9:30 PM (lunch/dinner) Website: Miguel’s Pizza What to Try: Their legendary pizza and don’t forget to grab an ice-cold Ale‑8 Cost: $—slices and sandwiches around $5–10 Why Go: This climber institution offers casual counter ordering perfect for families and groups Pro Tip: Folks love the vibrant climbing community atmosphere

Where to Camp in Red River Gorge: The Ultimate Campground Guide

By Nicole Meyer • July 31, 2025
Red River Gorge is a dream destination for climbers, hikers, and outdoor lovers—and there’s no better way to soak it all in than staying at one of the area’s many local campgrounds. Whether you're looking for a family-friendly spot, easy access to hiking trails, or a campground with full RV hookups, this guide will help you find the perfect base for your Red River Gorge adventure. Let’s explore some of the best places to camp near Southeast Mountain Guides, starting with a classic.