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A somewhat hidden gem of Kentucky, Red River Gorge is popular for its rock climbing, hiking, ziplining, kayaking, and, of course, camping. The natural beauty of the Gorge is breathtaking, offering views of rivers and waterfalls, canyons, caverns, and over 150 naturally-formed sandstone bridges throughout. Red River Gorge is the perfect place for a short day-trip where you can hike up to Natural Bridge, experience the mountain scenery via the skylift, or get a bird’s eye view of the park on an exhilarating zip line tour.

However you decide to explore Red River Gorge, you’re sure to experience some of Mother Nature’s greatest work. With over 600 miles of trails, the park has something to offer for everyone! Natural Arch and Barren Fork Trails are two of the park’s most accessible trails, though they are unpaved. Red River Gorge is also pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friend hiking with you as long as they are on a leash. The Gorge is open all year long, but we recommend going in the fall to enjoy the most beautiful foliage.May and June are also great months to enjoy birding and hiking, though you may end up feeling a little sticky with the high humidity. The Gorge may be great for day trips, but it’s also the ideal place to camp with friends or family. While you could pitch a tent and call it a night, StayOver is a full service cabin rental company offering cottages, camping sites, and cabins for parties of one to parties of plenty. With a team of specialists dedicated to fi nding you the perfect home for your stay, ‘roughing it’ won’t even be in your vocabulary.

Big Boulder

This newly renovated, fully-equipped cabin features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and can sleep up to 10 people. Located directly in the heart of Red River Gorge, you’re just minutes from Natural Bridge State Park which boasts creeks, waterfalls, caves, cliffs, hiking trails, and more adventurous spots. You are also within walking distance from Red River Rockhouse, a farm-to-table cafe where you can satisfy your belly for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Though Big Boulder can accommodate up to 10 people, the enticing price point and cozy cabin atmosphere is perfect for smaller groups or couples as well. With modern appliances, a fl oor to ceiling window wall that fl oods the house with natural light, a spacious hot tub, and great views, you may fi nd yourself never wanting to leave the cabin!

Sleeps: 10 Bed: 3 Bath: 2

StayOver offers plenty of amenities, with pet-friendly cabins, hot tubs to soak in, wifi , and more than enough acreage for you and your group to explore. Their rentals range from a simple site to park your RV to a six bedroom that can fi t 12 of you and your closest nature-loving friends. One cabin, though not the biggest StayOver has, stands out among the rest with its prominent location in Red River Gorge. If you’re more about feeling one with nature, StayOver has multiple RV sites in ‘The Holler’; the one and only training and racing facility for Kentucky Cross-Country Racing, or KXCR. The Holler is approximately 1,700 acres that sits just down the road from the Mountain Parkway, about 20 minutes from the Nada Tunnel. Though not in Red River Gorge, this property is covered with open trails, large rocks, tall trees, creeks, and waterfalls. It is also dogfriendly as long as your precious pooch stays on a leash. Hook up your pop-up, 5th-wheeler, or the trusty RV for great fun. Providing a memorable, wonderful stay is not StayOver’s only goal, though. StayOver prides themselves on their core values and strives to extend such values to clients and 193 million acres of spectacular wildlands, not just in the Daniel Boone National Forest. Our forests need help, which is why StayOver has partnered with the National Forest Foundation to plant a tree on National Forest land with every booking they receive. That means your vacation to any of 153 National Forests throughout the US helps our planet! Since July of 2020, StayOver has planted over 6,000 trees, supporting wildlife recovery, improving water quality, mitigating climate change, and much more. By planting trees in National Forests, we StayOver and the National Forest Foundation are making better, healthier forests for today and for future generations. To learn more about StayOver and all they offer, you can visit their website at www.stayovernow.com or call at (606)268-8787. Owner Patrick Carter is passionate about property management, which is why StayOver handles everything from marketing, guest services, maintenance, housekeeping, accounting, coordination of remodel projects and much more. Patrick would love to answer any questions you may have about vacationing in one of StayOver’s properties.

For a smaller group and some more seclusion, the ‘Dreamscape’ cabin is a newly-constructed, twobedroom, one-bathroom cabin nestled within the trees of the Gorge. Take your adventures to the next level with nearby hiking trails, climbing routes, waterfalls, caves, cliffs, and more! This cabin is located within the higher portion of the mountain, offering supreme privacy and fabulous mountain views throughout your stay. Once your day of adventuring is done, head back to Dreamscape for a little (or long) soak in the toasty hot tub and some seriously sweet dreams.

Before you book, make sure you contact StayOver for any specials they may be offering, as discounts must be applied at the time of booking. Some specials the company offers all the time are:

20% off for Healthcare workers and Military personnel, 20% off a 2 or more night stay for seniors 60+ (SundayThursday only), and 20% off nightly rates at RV/camping lots for KXCR members.

Dreamscape

Sleeps: 6 Bed: 2

Bath: 1