Red River Gorge Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

There are a variety of visitor services available along the Red River Gorge Scenic Byway. However, the 24-mile KY715 stretch of the Byway does not offer all visitor services so plan accordingly.

Service Description Service Description
Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

The byway accommodates bicycles, but not at a high safety level due to the narrowness and winding nature of the road. There are many... [more]

 Camping

Camping

Primitive camping is available in the Clifty Wilderness Area. Camping is primarily available at Natural Bridge State Resort Park and Koomer Ridge Campground.
Food

Food

Food is available in Slade and Stanton.

 Gasoline

Gasoline

Gasoline is available in Slade and Stanton.
Information

Information

Various Visitor's Centers, interpretive signs, and maps are available along the byway to provide information. At the western end of the... [more]

 Lodging

Lodging

Several different forms of lodging are available in Slade and Stanton.
Phone

Phone

Public phones are available along this byway.

 Restrooms

Restrooms

There are toilet facilities along this byway.

NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

Special Considerations

  • Travel must be cautious and slow along the Byway after an ice storm.
  • Help preserve the past by not disturbing or collecting historical or archaeological artifacts.
  • There are many cliffs in the Red River Gorge area so plan accordingly.

Restrictions

Large trucks are prohibited from Nada Tunnel because of its small size.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The Byway can be driven in all seasons, however, roads may become icy during winter so travel with caution.

Fall

Fall brings brilliant foliage.

Spring

Springtime offers spectacular flowering wildflowers, redbuds and dogwood blooms.

Summer

Summer offers the lush forest green, and nature's air-conditioning. A difference of 10 degrees can be noticed between the forest and town.

Winter

Winter provides magnificent ice formations, and snow covered mountains.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Red River Gorge Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
Kentucky