See 518 reviews and 1 308 candid photos of things to do near natural bridge state resort park in slade kentucky. Natural bridge state resort park is a kentucky state park located in powell and wolfe counties along the middle fork of the red river adjacent to the red river gorge geologic area and surrounded by the daniel boone national forest its namesake natural bridge is the centerpiece of the park.
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Natural bridge park ky. However all trails are open to pets in the red river gorge area lodging campingmake the most of. Natural bridge is a 2 200 acre forested park and nature preserve with 22 miles of trails a 60 acre lake two campgrounds lodging and dining facilities. Most trails at natural bridge are within a dedicated kentucky state nature preserve and pets are not permitted as a part of the management guidelines.
This is a beautiful kentucky state park and well worth spending a day exploring several sections or a few hours hiking to natural bridge. The natural sandstone arch spans 78 ft 24 m and is 65 ft 20 m high. It is surrounded by the daniel boone national forest and adjacent to the red river gorge national geologic area.
Two campgrounds whittleton campground and middle fork campground provide 87 sites with utilities. I spent three days at natural bridge state park and had the opportunity to hike several of their trails to take the skylift up to the top of the mountain and to enjoy the quietness and beauty of the area. Enjoy the great outdoors in a park campsite.
Dump stations and two central service buildings with restrooms and showers are furnished for your convenience. Even though i had been to this kentucky state park before for meetings in. Tent campsites are also available.
Pets are not permitted on the natural bridge state resort park hiking trails except for the henson arch trail and whittleton trail. Both natural bridge and the surrounding natural bridge state resort park sit within the popular climbing and outdoor mecca known as the red river gorge. Dump stations and two central service buildings with restrooms and showers are furnished for your convenience.
We did the latter and have no regrets for the 3 hours we spent on the trail and sight seeing from a truly unique viewpoint. Things to do near natural bridge state resort park on tripadvisor. Pets are not permitted on the natural bridge state resort park hiking trails except for the henson arch trail and whittleton trail most trails at natural bridge are within a dedicated kentucky state nature preserve and pets are not permitted as a part of the management guidelines.
Closed nov 13 mar 14. Two campgrounds whittleton campground and middle fork campground provide 87 sites with utilities. Stunning rock formations and scenic mountain views make natural bridge one of the most popular outdoor destinations not only in kentucky but in the entire region.
Tent campsites are also available. Closed nov 13 mar 14. Formed by weathering over millions of years the sandstone arch stretches more.
