Location: Campton
Top Things to do in Campton
- 1. Red River Gorge Zipline
- 2. Red River Gorge Geological Area
- 3. Natural Bridge State Resort Park
- 4. Kentucky Rock & Adventure Guides
- 5. Southeast Mountain Guides
- 6. Hiking Red River Gorge
- 7. Wolfe County Historical Museum
- 8. Gladie Visitor's Center
- 9. Thrillsville Adventure Park
- 10. Kentucky Reptile Zoo
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The 10 Best Things to Do in Campton, United States
Campton in United States, from Nouth America region, is best know for Zipline & Aerial Adventure Parks. Discover best things to do in Campton with beautiful photos and great reviews from traveller around the world here!
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1. Red River Gorge Zipline
Overall Ratings
5 based on 294 reviews
Red River Gorge Zipline Tour has 5 Ziplines anywhere from 330FT. to 1900 FT. The tour is between 2 -3 Hours. The last 2 lines are Dual Racing Zips that allow you to race at speeds up to 50 MPH soaring 300Ft over the Gorge. We invite you and your family to come out and experience this truly unique adventure.
Reviewed By Kaleigh L
Sweet Pete, Hunter and Jacob were amazing guides! They are the heart of the whole experience. It was a really fun 2 hours all the way around. The gorge was gorgeous as always. Would definitely come back! Afterwards, you absolutely have to go to Miguel's for some amazing pizza!
2. Red River Gorge Geological Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 255 reviews
Reviewed By Gabe10101 - Lexington, Kentucky
Hiking and Camping. That's the name of the game at Red River Gorge. Oh yeah, and rock climbing. And maybe canoeing, rappelling, birdwatching? What makes "The Gorge" special are the myriad rock formations situated among mountains and streams in a dense forest. These formations include spectacular rock bridges, sheer cliffs, rock shelters, waterfalls, balanced rocks, monoliths, chimneys, a few caves, and so much more. The gorge has perhaps the densest collection of natural bridges in the world. Many are accessible by established trails and many more require determined hikes through wilderness. There is so much to see. Hikes from a few steps to dozens of miles are available. You could spend 30 days here and still not experience everything the Gorge has to offer!
Each season changes the Gorge into another destination worthy of repeat visits! Spring brings flowers and rains that swell creeks and waterfalls. Summer brings dense foliage and nice weather. Fall brings amazing colors. Winter brings frozen streams and waterfalls and the opportunity for snow hikes. Dress appropriately!
If you decide to visit (and you should!) here are a few tips:
- Visit any day, but check weather ahead of time. Roads are narrow and curvy. They become outright dangerous when icy.
- If you have only an hour when passing through, drive the loop consisting of routes 77, 715 and a little bit of 15 on either end. Stop at Ange Windows for a brief hike. You can't see much of the rock formations from the road, but the drive is still beautiful. DO NOT attempt this drive in an RV or large vehicle!
- Nada tunnel is an old railroad tunnel that is now part of the road. It is wide enough for only one car and about 300 feet long. Use common sense when traversing the tunnel. Turn on your lights and don't enter if another car is coming toward you. Be prepared to reverse out of the tunnel. If you can drive in reverse, have someone else drive.
- Fuel and food are available at the Slade exit from the Mountain Parkway. That's the North entrance into the Gorge.
- Parking is extremely limited in the Gorge. Many people park along the road in short pull-offs. Get there early or you may not find parking, especially on weekends.
- Plan ahead. Read trail sites for maps and recommendations. Some trails are not marked. Getting lost is common. Fortunately, if you have a good sense of direction, bushwhacking back to your car is a common activity in the Gorge!
- Some trails require stream crossings, so be prepared to get wet or muddy after rains.
- Definitely bring a GPS. Also bring water and snacks even if you plan a short hike. Bring binoculars, and especially a flashlight to peer into caves and help you get out if you are lost past dark.
- Speaking of dark, start early especially in the winter. Getting lost in the dark is no fun.
- Rock Bridge, near the South (Beattyville) entrance is a great place to start exploring the Gorge.
- Vehicle and Camping permits ($5) are necessary for overnight camping, but not for day hikes.
- Wildlife is scarce. Snakes are present, but stay away from trails. I don't think anyone has ever been bitten by a snake in the Gorge.
- Winter hiking is spectacular. Streams and waterfalls freeze if the temperature is sub-freezing for several days. Copperas Falls is a highlight in any season, but winter is especially spectacular. Check out the photos. But if the temperature is near freezing, mud will make your visit unpleasant and perhaps dangerous.
3. Natural Bridge State Resort Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 578 reviews
Features a great natural sandstone arch that stands over the mountain.
Reviewed By Mac P - Gainesville, Florida
A great place to go hiking camping fishing or just relaxing and playing music around campfire. Be aware that there is dangerous areas that could be hazardous. There is also kid friendly activities for the less adventurous. But it is a now famous rock climbing destination and it needs to be left like we found it . So please don't trash this wonderful gift of nature. Pick up trash and don't carve into rocks. It defaces the beauty of this natural phenomenon
4. Kentucky Rock & Adventure Guides
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Marcia M - South Bend, Indiana, United States
Our trip to the area wasn't about climbing but we stopped into the KRAG store after a long weekend of hiking because we saw that they sold food and we were craving something besides PB&J. The store is great-they serve local brews, hotdogs, quesadillas, etc. Food was well priced and everyone who works there is friendly and quite funny. We just drank some IPAs and played darts but it was a great experience all around!
And of course, if your into climbing, I bet these guys know their stuff. The store also has a lot of equiptment to purchase. I think they also provide a sort of hostel service for climbers.
5. Southeast Mountain Guides
Overall Ratings
5 based on 116 reviews
Southeast Mountain Guides has Via Ferrata Climbing, Guided Rock Climbing and Guided Rappelling. Home base in the Red River Gorge, KY with trips offered throughout the Southeast USA.
Reviewed By colinacirc - Knoxville, Tennessee
Took 23 scouts to the via ferrente climbing. Great experience and fun for all.
Keep in mind that scouts under 14 must climb with an adult
We had about half the group complete all six sections.
One of the biggest weekend adventues for scouts near tennessee
6. Hiking Red River Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Hiking Red River Gorge's goal is to provide safe, family friendly, guided hikes through out Red River Gorge. Our team of knowledgeable trail guides want to give each of our clients an experience to remember. Allowing them to comfortably venture out on less known trails that they otherwise wouldn't see.
Reviewed By Cheryl677 - Crown Point, Indiana
Really nice trails! lost of variety with swinging bridges, streams, stairs, some wooden some rock. These trails are marked well with white markings on the trees. you could end up off trail a few times when people tend to make new trails finding new look outs on cliffs but be careful to fallow the correct trail and watch the steep cliff line especially with young kids and teenagers. also they do not charge for parking and usually have rest rooms at the trail head as well. they do charge a small fee for overnight parking if you should wish to camp over night.
7. Wolfe County Historical Museum
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Cecille B
The Wolfe County Museum is well laid out to showcase different historical periods, individuals who have made great contributions to Wolfe County, all high school class annuals, as well as equipment used throughout the ages. It is closed during the winter and is open only on Sunday!
8. Gladie Visitor's Center
Overall Ratings
4 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By Ann M - McMinnville, Tennessee
There is some nice local history here. Nice, but remote location, and closed during the winter. Quite a few seasonal activities. Good just to stop and relax before hiking on!
9. Thrillsville Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By jannfri - Shelbyville, Kentucky
Wow! if you enjoy unique sports and venues this is it! The owners took an abandoned underground mine and turned it into one of the coolest attractions in Slade, KY. We took the tour last October and plan to do it again when we go back to Natural Bridge. We kyaked around in the dark with only our helmet lights to show us the way. It was a really great experience. At one point, our guide turned on his under-kyak lights. That was really cool! If you want something out -of -the -ordinary to do - this is it. Safety is not a concern and if you can sit and paddle, you are in for an enjoyable trip!
10. Kentucky Reptile Zoo
Overall Ratings
4 based on 52 reviews
There are few reptile collections that can compare to the diversity of animals on display at the Kentucky Reptile Zoo. Animals on exhibit range from an 18 foot reticulated python, our largest resident, to many types of venomous snakes such as cobras, mambas, cottonmouth, copperheads, taipans and rattlesnakes, to an American Alligator. One of the favorite areas for kids is our Turtle Tracks Area, where both tortoises and aquatic turtles can be seen. Live reptile shows at 1, 3 and 5pm.
Reviewed By CLFoxx
I brought my fiancé here as it is somewhere he's wanted to go for a while. We traveled to this area specifically for this.
We were very pleased to receive a personal tour. Beautiful snakes, well taken care of, clean. Very neat to see all of the different snakes and learn about them as well as about the zoo.
Thanks a bunch for helping me cross an item off the fiancé's bucket list of visiting here!
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