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Only a few months until we reopen the doors of Gladie Visitor Center in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky!
The Gladie Visitor Center, operated in partnership with the US Forest Service, is your gateway to information and adventures within the Red River Gorge and beyond!
Opening March of 2022!
Thursday – Monday
9:30 – 5:00pm
Please Note:
No facilities Tuesday-Wednesday
Closest Town: Stanton, KY
Onsite Restrooms Available
Potable Water Available
The Gladie Visitor Center, nestled in the Red River Gorge within the Daniel Boone National Forest, is your first stop for over 40,000 acres of camping, backpacking, hiking, and boating. There are over 100 natural sandstone arches within the Gorge, and because of the multitude of sandstone cliffs and wall faces, this area has become home to some of the best rocking climbing in the world! Within the visitor center, you’ll find area information, safety notifications, trails maps, and souvenirs to commemorate your trip to this amazing natural area. Looking for a quick stretch of the legs? Gladie has two short nature trails that will begin to introduce you to the wider world of the Red River Gorge. Make the drive to Gladie, and you’ll be in for the adventure of a lifetime…
While getting “out there” and getting your hands dirty, make sure to do your part to recreate responsibly. Take a minute to visit our FIND forest friends and learn how!
Being a campground host is an exciting opportunity to enjoy the outdoors, meet new friends and provide assistance and information to visitors.
