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Area Status: Temporarily Closed
Gladie Visitor Center opening has been delayed to protect the health and safety of visitors and our staff. We are following the guidelines from our department and the CDC, closely monitoring the situation and responding to current conditions. No tentative reopening date for this site has been announced.
Backcountry camping permits, maps, and information about the Red River Gorge may be obtained at the Cumberland District Office. Give them a call at 606-784-6428 if you need assistance or have questions!
The Gladie Visitor Center is located in the Red River Gorge. Learn about the cultural heritage, unique resources and spectacular geology found within the boundaries of the Red River Gorge Geological Area and Clifty Wilderness.
Interpretive exhibits provide a glimpse into the past and convey the wild, natural beauty that visitors seek today when entering the Red River Gorge.
Information about trails, camping and other activities in the area are available at the center. Maps and visitor passes are available for purchase.
View Gladie Visitor Center Points of Interest map
More on Gladie Visitor Center
Junior Ranger Booklet
Nearby Trails:
Bison Way #210 (0.5 miles)
Tower Rock Trail # 229 (0.5 miles)
RRG Scenic Byway
 36x36 inch map (pdf; 7 MB) of the Red River Gorge. Includes trails, roads, streams, recreation areas, Clifty Wilderness and other boundaries. You can get this map printed full size by contacting a print vendor with a large format plotter. In some versions of Acrobat, you can print out sections on your home printer. Better yet, download the file for a digital reference.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: |
Opening delayed; date to be announced. |
| Operational Hours: |
Maps, trail information, and recreational fee passes are available during business hours. |
| Fees |
None
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| Permit Info: |
You must purchase a permit if camping in the Red River Gorge (outside Koomer Ridge Campground) between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.
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| Open Season: |
March 27 - November 23 |
| Usage: |
Heavy |
| Closest Towns: |
Stanton |
| Water: |
Potable water is available |
| Restroom: |
Flush toilets are available. |
| Operated By: |
U.S. Forest Service |
| Information Center: |
Gladie Visitor Center
3451 Sky Bridge Road
Stanton, KY 40380
606-663-8100 |
General Information
Directions:
From I-64, take exit 98 to the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway. From the parkway, take exit 33 (Slade) and turn left onto KY 11. To access Gladie through Nada Tunnel, turn left onto KY 15 and travel 1.5 miles west to KY 77. Follow 77 to KY 715 and turn right. Stay on 715 and follow the signs to Gladie.
Parking:
Parking is available at Gladie Visitor Center.
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