Your guide to the Red River Gorge
Climbing, hiking, dark skies and what is happening in Kentucky's Red River Gorge, from the family behind Red River Basecamp.
Coming up
All eventsPeak night December 13 to 14, 2026
Geminid meteor shower
The strongest meteor shower of the year. Dark Gorge skies and a hot tub make for a good watch.
Read our guideDecember 21, 2026
Winter solstice
The longest night of the year, and the most hours of dark sky for stargazing.
Read our guidePeak night January 3 to 4, 2027
Quadrantid meteor shower
A short, sharp winter shower. Bundle up and watch in the hours before dawn.
Explore
Climbing
Cave Fork, the Motherlode and the RRGCC preserves.
Hiking
Arches, ridges and the trails worth the drive.
Food
Miguel's, Red Point BBQ and where to stock up.
Night sky
Meteor showers and dark-sky nights.
Seasons
Fall color, spring wildflowers and summer conditions.
Festivals
Rocktoberfest, RiverFest and more.
From the blog
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Festivals & Events
Rocktoberfest 2026 Recap and 2027 Dates: The RRGCC's Climbing Festival
Rocktoberfest 2026 ran October 8 to 11 at Land of the Arches. Here is when to expect the 2027 festival and how to plan a stay around it.
Festivals & Events
Wild and Scenic Red RiverFest: Free Family Festival on the Red River, May 2027
A free spring festival for Kentucky's only Wild and Scenic river. Expected Saturday, May 15, 2027.
Core Adventures
Rappel Access to Maverick and Nilbog: Cave Fork Climbing from Stone and Sky
Stone and Sky sits above the Maverick and Nilbog walls in the new Cave Fork Recreational Preserve. Here is how access works and how to check what is open.
Where to stay
Stone and Sky sleeps 8 above the Maverick wall, with a hot tub and west-facing windows. More Red River Basecamp cabins are coming in 2027.
See our cabins
Bring the group
Up to seven houses within walking distance of each other, opening in 2027. Built for corporate retreats, family reunions and climbing trips.
Plan a group trip