Goldenrod Gap is a refuge nestled in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, minutes from Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge, Cave Run Lake, Broke Leg Falls Park and the Sheltowee Trace Trail.
CAMPSITES are easily accessed from the highway and include water, electricity and high speed internet. We offer several sites for camping. Site #1 & #2 have electrical hookup, city water, showerhouse, restroom, fire pits, high speed Internet, (strong connections at site #1 & #2 , some connectivity at #3 & #4), an RV dump station and video surveillance cameras are on site. There is a Glamp site #2 with a huge furnished Bell tent to the right of the Shower house, the Maranda. It is furnished with a queen air mattress, table and chairs.Thete ard two rustic sites up on the ridge.
The entrance access to camp is limited to shorter trailers, camper vans and campers or RVs under 25 feet.
Please drop in after a long days journey on the trails, cliffs or a day on the lake and enjoy a respite from the hustle and bustle of the world out there. Pitch a tent and sleep under a clear bed of stars, which will produce a glorious display, especially if you are viewing from the ridge line and if you are lucky you might hear a whippoorwill trill.
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Your Gap to the Gorge and so Much More
Sites
Site #4, Rustic Forest Camp
Site #4 is located on a ridge on top of a hill. This campsite is very spacious and privately located up on a ridge overlooking the bottom property camp sites. Be prepared for a short, brisk walk to reach this site, but the view is a sight to see. The giant pine trees will sing you a welcome song if the wind is blowing. At the top of the walk, you will veer to the right and follow the signs to site #4. In addition, there will be a private fire pit to use, if there IS NO fire ban. There will be a sign at the entrance to indicate a fire ban is in place. There is a communal outhouse with a door lock for your use. Please follow the directions listed on the wall inside. A solar shower bag hangs on the outside wall of the outhouse for you to use at your discretion. Thank you for refilling the bag with the bucket of water nearby for others to use. If you need more water, you can retrieve more at the bottom campsites; one faucet is behind the shower house, and one is down from it. There is also a small cooler for your drinking pleasure on a shelf outside the outhouse.For added security the campground has several surveillance cameras, accessed off site.
✅Leave no trace.
✅Leave Nature where you found it.
✅Keep the peaceful setting quiet.
✅Remove all trash, place in blue barrels.
✅Be cautious near the creek. Stay behind the fence.
✅Stay on the trails.
✅Keep fires in designated areas only.
✅Have fun and make memories.
Amenities
WATER
Potable water is accessible at two faucets, one near the telephone pole and the other behind the shower house. On the ridge campsites there is also a bucket of water for you to use to wash up and to refill the solar shower bag attached to the side of the outhouse.
ELECTRIC
One electrical outlet is on the left outside of the white building, RV 30 amp.
SEPTIC
A septic dump station is available down from the gray shower house. (yet to be completed) An outhouse is located at the top campsites, even has a double seater.
FIRE
Grilling and camp fire is permitted in designated areas only when there is not a fire ban in place. Make sure to read the most up to date information on the HIPCAMP site. . Please help us protect the magnificent forest. Fire pits are designed with a ring of rocks, there are three on the property.
Internet
High speed Internet is available at bottom sites, limited on top sites. The password will be provided after check in.
Sites 1 and 2 Bath House & Hot Showers
Freshen up after a day in the Gorge with access to a clean shower house featuring a hot shower and a dedicated space to change and towel off. Ideal for guests wanting a comfortable reset between hikes and explorations.
Standard Electric
A standard electrical outlet is located behind the showerhouse.
Your Gap to the Gorge and so Much More
Trails
Mushroom
The mushroom Loop trail starts to the right of the unfinished gray shower house and continues up the hill, steep for a bit, but worth the effort. You will be surrounded by many old growth trees, flowers and nice moss covered rocks. It levels off at the top. You will continue your stroll downward walking through a he meadow and past two rustic campsites and the outhouse if needed.
Butterfly
The butterfly trail is the end of the mushroom trail. It is a loop trail and begins to the right of the garage and straight up the hill. It is a steep climb from the beginning. It is a bit more strenuous climb that levels off a bit at the top. It continues around to the left and ends to the right of the gray shower house. You will see many white pine seedlings and pretty big rocks. How many holly trees you find?
Frog
Hop on the frog trail to the right of the bridge entrance. You will walk along the creek. It is a cool stroll with a lot of nice wildlife. It ends at the lady bug sign. You can cross over the creek and stroll through the meadow beside the creek as well.
Willow Way
Willow Way Trail is a cool place to walk in an eastern Kentucky hollow, or native "hollar". The temperature is usually cool and shady. You will be walking between the two majestic hills that rise above the campground. There is an abundance of native wildlife hiding among the foliage. If you are lucky, you might see some. Please do not pick up any animal, for the protection of you and it. Hopefully, you will also hear the babbling brook if it is running at the time.
Paw Paw
The Paw Paw Trail begins where the Willow Way Trail ends. This is a unique area that brings you through a variety of forest growth. It is scattered with an abundance of sprouting Paw Paw trees. You will end the trek at a nice grove of trees, and if you see any of its fruit, you are welcome to taste one or two.
Gallery
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Red River Rockhouse https://share.google/QfHZUKJY0KE0Esa4e
Skybridge Station 🌭
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Redpoint Barbeque 🍻