Places to stay and eat
  • True North Outfitters and The Gorge Bistro - Hostel, Guide Service and Restaurant
    This very climber-friendly place offers European-style hostel lodging as well as private rooms. The hostel is clean, well maintained and has lodge-type charm. Great breakfasts are served every day from 8-10am and dinner is available on Friday and Saturday nights. They also offer showers for cleaning up after a long day of climbing. Included is WIFI internet access and a comprehensive library in a warm, cozy lounging-type atmosphere like one you might find in an upscale Tetons lodge – without the Tetons prices. Take the Pine Ridge/ Beattyville exit (exit 40) off the Mountain Parkway. At the stop sign, turn right and go about a half mile. You'll see the log cabin on your right. For more information visit their website at www.TrueNorthOutfitters.com. Muir Valley visitors: this is the closest food and lodging to the Valley.
  • Highlander's Loft
    Rustic country charm and spectacular cliff-top views of the Red River Gorge! The Highlander’s Loft log cabin is set up for 6 adults, has satellite TV, free wireless internet, a Jacuzzi and a gas fireplace. Rentals include bed linens, towels, toilet paper and paper towels.

    The cabin owners are rock climbers, climber-friendly, and avid supporters of Muir Valley. From the back door of the cabin, it is a short hike to the popular climbing crags of “Lady Slipper” and “Emerald City.”

    From Lexington, KY, take Interstate 64 East to the Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway, then 33 miles to the Slade exit. The cabin is about 4 miles south on KY11, just off Glencairn Road. Find it at mapquest, click red star on the map.

  • Rock Haven Rental Cabin
    Picturesque cabin nestled among rock cliffs and trees in a place of breathtaking natural beauty. Quiet seclusion and close to Muir Valley.

  • Miguel’s Pizza

    The epicenter of climbing in the Red. They all congregate at Miguel’s at the end of a day of climbing for the best pizza in Kentucky. Located on KY Highway 11 north of Natural Bridge State Park, south of intersection of the Mountain Parkway and Highway KY 11

  • What a View Cabin

    Spectacular clifftip view. Owned and operated by Sheila and Ed Marcellino. Home 502-245-0380, cell 502-417-1102.

  • Hemlock Trail Rental Cabins
  • Red River Gorge Cabin Rental
  • Lago Linda’s Campground
     A friendly, full facility campground near the Southern Region climbing areas (Mother Lode and the PMRP).