US Forest Service
Near Slade, Kentucky: $22/night, rigs to 36 ft. Open March through November. Book 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov.
US Forest Service
Managing authority
Near Slade, Kentucky
How much does camping at Koomer Ridge Campground (Red River Gorge · Daniel Boone NF) cost, and when is it open?
Koomer Ridge Campground (Red River Gorge · Daniel Boone NF) near Slade, Kentucky (US Forest Service) — camping fee $22/night, season March through November, RV size limit Up to 36 ft. Reservations: 6 months ahead via Recreation.gov — book direct through the official channel.
The numbers
Fee range
$22/night
Season open
March through November
RV size limit
Up to 36 ft
Reservation window
6 months ahead via Recreation.gov
The insider read
Sandstone arches + climbing mecca. Closest legal camp to the Red River Gorge trails. Backcountry permit required for off-trail camping; first-come at the ranger station. Auxier Ridge sunset is the Insta shot.
Original analysis from PickRV — synthesised from public sources you can verify, pulling the operational details competitor guides typically skip.
Verify at fs.usda.govOn site
Book it right
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