National Forest
Daniel Boone NF Dispersed - Red River Gorge
Daniel Boone National Forest · Stanton, KY
Open year-round (per published schedule) · Verify current status with the operator before traveling
Verify with the local Forest Service ranger district
Forest Service campgrounds vary by district. Fire restrictions, road conditions, and operating dates are set locally and change seasonally. Call the ranger district to confirm.
Official sources & verification
Managed by US Forest Service
Managing agency
- Daniel Boone National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Stanton, KY
About
Dispersed backcountry camping in the Red River Gorge Geological Area of Daniel Boone National Forest. Over 100 natural sandstone arches, rock shelters, and towering cliff lines. World-class rock climbing and some of the best backpacking east of the Mississippi.
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Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Daniel Boone NF Dispersed - Red River Gorge
Cliff
Kentucky
0.1 mi20 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Easy
Koomer Ridge and Gray's Arch Loop
Kentucky
11.0 mi2,464 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Difficult
Buck Trail Via Koomer Ridge Trail
Kentucky
5.5 mi1,014 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Hidden Arch Trail
Kentucky
0.9 mi213 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Silvermine Arch Trail
Kentucky
2.8 mi535 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Moderate
Koomer Ridge Trail to Indian Staircase
Kentucky
16.6 mi4,029 ftgain
TrailDifficulty: Expert
Hunt context
Hunting unit around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Kentucky hunting page
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