Tar Kiln Interpretive Site
Tar Kiln Interpretive Site, which also serves as a popular access point for backcountry camping, is located off Tunnel Ridge Road (#39) in the Red River Gorge. A short interpretive trail leads past historic features of a time when pine pitch was boiled into tar for use as waterproofing, lubricants and cleaners. The site has designated parking, visitor information, trash collection and a picnic table.
General Information
Open 24 hours/day
No Fees are required for this site.
Address: 2375 KY 801 South Morehead, KY 40351
Phone: 606-784-6428
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.80826673
Longitude: -83.67432042
Directions
Traveling east on the Mountain Parkway, take exit 33 at Slade. Turn left and then right onto KY 15; go 3 miles and turn left onto Tunnel Ridge Road.
Parking
Parking is available at the site.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
