Koomer Ridge Campground
This Campground offers dozens of shaded, wooded campsites. 54 suitable for tents and 19 suitable for a trailer. Camping and fires are prohibited in rock shelters.
Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 43 |
| Walk-in | 9 |
| Host/management | 2 |
Site guide
52 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | Back-in | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 2 | Standard | Back-in | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 3 | Standard | Back-in | Partial | No / – | 16 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 4 | Standard | Back-in | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 6 | Standard | Back-in | Partial | No / – | 16 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 7 | Standard | Back-in | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 8 | Standard | Back-in | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 9 | Standard | Back-in | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 10 | Standard | Back-in | Partial | No / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
| 11 | Standard | Back-in | Partial | No / – | 16 / 1 | Yes | Standard |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
All sites have a picnic table and fire ring. Accessible vault toilets are available year round. Flush toilets and showers are available seasonally: April 1 through October 31. Drinking water is available seasonally: April 1 through October 31.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Open |
| Forest | Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Fees | This site is a designated U.S. Fee Area. Visitors pay at site using fee envelope. 50% discount with Interagency Pass. Water and vault toilets available all year. Recreation Passes and Permits. Camping Rates (March-November) $24/Walk to tent site. $31/Single. $36/Double. $9/extra vehicle per night. |
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Getting there
Traveling east on the Mountain Parkway, take exit 33 at Slade. Turn left and then right onto KY 15. This campground is 5 miles on the left.
| Nearest town | Phoenix, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 37.7840° N, 83.6326° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Sky Bridge Station ↗ | 1.8 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 2.3 mi |
| RV sales & service | Bluegrass RV ↗ | 49.8 mi |
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Explore
Video
Drive Tour Of Koomer Ridge Camp Ground | Red River Gorge | Kentucky | Base Camp
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miCliff0.3 mi trail
- 0.2 miSilvermine Arch1.3 mi trail
- 0.2 miKoomer Ridge2.7 mi trail
- 0.2 miSilvermine Spur0.08 mi trail
- 0.3 miHidden Arch0.9 mi trail
- 0.9 miBuck1.3 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Clifty Wilderness begins about 1.9 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 1.9 miClifty Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 12,371 acres
- 4.7 miDaniel Boone National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 2,043,073 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Wolfe County High SchoolBuilding · Campton · 5.6 mi
- William L. Hurst Law OfficeBuilding · Campton · 5.7 mi
- Red River Iron FurnaceStructure · Fitchburg · 12.5 mi
Natural features
Koomer Ridge is located in the heart of the Red River Gorge on the Cumberland District in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Scenic sweeping views and amazing hiking trails.
Recreation
The Red River Gorge offers untouched beauty for hiking enthusiasts. From the campground access: Hidden Arch Trail, Koomer Ridge Trail, Cliff Trail and Silvermine Arch Trail.
Nearby
Red River Gorge, NADA Tunnel, Zilpo Campground, Tater Knob, Natural Bridge, Sky Bridge, Clifty Wilderness.
Guidebooks for Daniel Boone National Forest and Kentucky
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Koomer Ridge Campground?
For some sites. Some sites take reservations on Recreation.gov. Others are first-come, first-served.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Koomer Ridge Campground?
This site is a designated U.S. Fee Area. Visitors pay at site using fee envelope.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Koomer Ridge Campground?
Check-in 01:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is Koomer Ridge Campground open right now?
Open as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Koomer Ridge Campground have?
54 sites, including 43 standard sites without power and 9 walk-in sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Koomer Ridge Campground?
Flush toilets and showers are available seasonally: April 1 through October 31.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Koomer Ridge Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Koomer Ridge Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Koomer Ridge Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Koomer Ridge Campground?
The Red River Gorge offers untouched beauty for hiking enthusiasts. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Koomer Ridge Campground?
Phoenix, Kentucky. Red River Gorge, NADA Tunnel, Zilpo Campground, Tater Knob, Natural Bridge, Sky Bridge, Clifty Wilderness.
Source: Getting there
What if Koomer Ridge Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Clear Creek Campground (18.3 mi, first-come), Claylick Boat-In Campground (20.9 mi), and White Sulphur Horse Camp (21.1 mi, first-come).
Source: Campgrounds nearby