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Koomer Ridge Campground in Kentucky
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Koomer Ridge Campground

Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky

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As of September 2026, Koomer Ridge Campground is a campground in Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky with 31 campsites. Koomer Ridge Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • Koomer Ridge Campground is located at 37.7840ยฐ N, 83.6326ยฐ W.
people allowed on 27 of 31 sites
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people allowed on each of the 4 largest sites
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Koomer Ridge Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

open, tap to book on Recreation.govsold outin your alert

Stay and booking rules

  • Taxes apply
  • Changes allowed: 2 change(s) per reservation
  • Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
  • Maximum stay: 14 nights
  • Minimum stay: 1 consecutive nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Koomer Ridge Campground, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Koomer Ridge Campground

  • Standard 31

Amenities

  • restrooms
  • showers
  • potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: hiking, photography.

All sites at Koomer Ridge Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Koomer Ridge loop.

SiteTypeSleeps
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11Standard16
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21Standard8
22Standard8
23Standard16
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29Standard16
30Standard8
SiteTypeSleeps
31Standard8
32Standard8
33Standard8
34Standard8
35Standard8
36Standard8
37Standard8
38Standard8
44Standard16
46Standard8
47Standard8
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About Koomer Ridge Campground

Overview

This Campground offers dozens of shaded, wooded campsites. 54 suitable for tents and 19 suitable for a trailer. Camping and fires are prohibited in rock shelters.

Recreation

The Red River Gorge offers untouched beauty for hiking enthusiasts. From the campground access: Hidden Arch Trail, Koomer Ridge Trail, Cliff Trail and Silvermine Arch Trail.

Facilities

All sites have a picnic table and fire ring. Accessible vault toilets are available year round. Flush toilets and showers are available seasonally: April 1 through October 31. Drinking water is available seasonally: April 1 through October 31.

Natural Features

Koomer Ridge is located in the heart of the Red River Gorge on the Cumberland District in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Scenic sweeping views and amazing hiking trails.

Nearby Attractions

Red River Gorge, NADA Tunnel, Zilpo Campground, Tater Knob, Natural Bridge, Sky Bridge, Clifty Wilderness.

Rules and notices at Koomer Ridge Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Koomer Ridge Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground if you did not pay for the Extra Vehicle Add On.

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.

Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.

Don't Move Firewood: Protect Kentucky's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit https://www.dontmovefirewood.org/

For more information about the Daniel Boone National Forest , click here https://www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf

2 pets are allowed per site.

No electricity at the campground.

This is Bear Country! For bear and human safety, keep a clean campsite and do not place food or other attractants in your tent.

Refunds: Refund requests made through www.recreation.gov will be charged a $10 processing fee. This fee is retained by the reservation service contractor along with the non-refundable reservation fee. All requests for the return of the non-refundable reservation fee and the cancellation fee will be declined by the campground concessionaire as they did not receive these fees (these are the fees retained by the reservation contractor, a different entity).

Koomer Ridge Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Koomer Ridge Campground?

Koomer Ridge Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 31 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Koomer Ridge Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Koomer Ridge Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Koomer Ridge Campground have?

Koomer Ridge Campground has 31 campsites.

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