r/RedRiverGorge

Hey! Planning a Red River Gorge trip in June and trying to figure out the best place to stay.

Looking for something that’s:

• Close to the main crags (less driving the better)
• Clean bathrooms (not expecting luxury, just decent)
• Easy access to food / basic supplies
• Not a heavy party scene… more chill climber vibe

Miguel’s Pizza seems to come up everywhere. Is it actually a good fit for this kind of trip, or is it more chaotic / party-heavy?

Also curious about camping logistics:

• Can you pre-book campsites anywhere in the Red, or is it mostly first-come-first-serve?
• If it’s walk-up, how hard is it to get a tent spot in June?
• Does it get overcrowded?

Would also love any specific campground recommendations (or ones to avoid).

Thanks!

Hello r/rrg, I have a lot of sentimental ties to rrg and am looking for a spot with a view that is relatively quiet and not an insane hike to get to. I want to propose on an overlook but not be surrounded by people. Let me know if you have any spots in mind that would be good for this! Thanks :)

Looking for a good trail that you can back pack and camp by water. We are going in July and wasn’t sure where a good spot would be that wouldnt be dried up in the dry season.

Newbie to hiking & newbie to RRG. I’ve done Double Arch, Courthouse Rock, Haystack Arch, Auxier Branch & Ridge, and Grays Arch. Loved them all and looking forward to recommendations for the next trails that I shouldn’t miss! Ty in advance

I'm going to hit a 3 day 2 night backpacking trip on this upcoming memorial day weekend. I'm hoping to do around 3 miles the first day, 5 the second and 3 the last. Anybody got any tips on where to go? I've asked chat gpt but id rather have a real person that's actually done it give me some advice. Thanks!

We are going to the gorge soon and wanted some opinions for easy trails while carrying a 1 yr old son n your back. Any suggestions?

Located off Nada Tunnel Rd. at the start of the Rough Trail TR #221. Google says yes, but I can't find any definitive answer from an official site saying it's okay to park here overnight.

I have a 1-day pass as well, so no issues there. Thanks in advance

How does one go about backpacking in RRG? I see a lot of fire rings near the trail but those are really close to the trail and don’t line up with how far you’re meant to be from the trail. What’s the rule for setting up camp in the gorge? I just don’t want to be one of those people that make it worse for everyone else, ya know?

I have a copy of the second edition. Is there any difference between this one and the first edition? I assume they have the same cover, but is the content different or is is more of a second printing with some typos that have been fixed?

I am looking to go climbing at RRG this weekend and would love to camp but I am wondering what campground has the cleanest bathrooms. Thanks for your help! :)

Hi 10abc climber outside at other crags not in KY. Not sure how this stacks up in the RRG. My last visit i was not climbing at this level outside. The weather looks variable, and I know the red is super volatile weather wise and can change on a dime -but assuming its rainy ish, what non bruise brothers crags dry out well/fast.

Thanks! Looking to push myself hard this trip, My climbing partner is about the same range as me.