NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK
NATURAL BRIDGE STATE PARK2135 Natural Bridge Road Slade, Kentucky 40376-9701
Phone: 606-663-2214 Toll Free: 800-325-1710 Reservations: 606-663-2214
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Natural Bridge State Park
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Natural Bridge State Park
'Torrent Falls Climbing Area'near Natural Bridge State Park - this site also offers a bed and breakfast

Natural Bridge State Park
'Nada Mountain Spring'best drinking water EVER

Natural Bridge State Park
'Nada Tunnel, near Natural Bridge'considered part of the Red River Gorge, this beautiful area is just minutes from Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge State Park
'Barn Quilt in the Gorge'Kentuckys quiliting heritage is proudly displayed on barns throughout the Natural Bridge and Red River Gorge areas

Natural Bridge State Park
'Rain dripping in front of Nada Tunnel'
Natural Bridge State Park
'Nadas fall attire'Dressed in her beautiful fall colors, Nadas mountain sprng is as delicious as ever...

Natural Bridge State Park
'Kentucky drinking fountain'
Natural Bridge State Park

Natural Bridge State Park

Natural Bridge State Park

Natural Bridge State Park
'Skybridge' © Ted Denman 2010
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This shot was taken on a hike through the Red River Gorge. This arch is named Sky Bridge.

Natural Bridge State Park
© Ted Denman 2010
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It has taken nature millions of years to form the natural sandstone arch from which this park takes its name. Located adjacent to the Daniel Boone National Forest, near the Red River Gorge Geological Area, the bridge spans 78 feet and is 65 feet high.
At Natural Bridge, each season has a unique charm. Hikers are drawn to this rugged, scenic area of high stone cliffs and stone arches, but tenderfoots can also enjoy the scenic, ridge-top views from the park's sky lift. Hemlock Lodge is nestled in the mountainside, overlooking a pool complex and Hoedown Island.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
Day-UseFishingyes
Hiking Trailyes
Swimming Beachyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimativeyes
Electric Sitesyes
WinterActivitiesyes
Enjoy the great outdoors in a park campsite. Two campgrounds, Whittleton Campground and Middle Fork Campground, provide 82 sites with utilities. Twelve primitive campsites are also available. Dump stations and two central service buildings with rest rooms and showers are furnished for your convenience.
Open Mid-March through October 31. No advance reservations. Check-out by 2:00 PM, Eastern time.Pets are allowed if restrained.
Try one of the park's cottages. Step out of your cottage into the beautiful ambiance of the surrounding forest. You will be encompassed by beauty in one of four two-bedroom, or seven one-bedroom cottages. Tableware, cooking utensils, and linens are provided, with fresh linens available daily.
Open year-round. Cottages are available by late afternoon. Check-out by 11:00 AM, Eastern time.
Tucked between the lake and the cliff beneath Hemlock Lodge is a new pool complex. The complex includes a spacious stone bathhouse, and a zero-depth (one can enter pool without steps) pool that holds 80,000 gallons of water. The main pool has a "river" theme with directional water jets and floor bubblers. Next to the main pool is a new fenced wading pool with floor bubbles and fountain.
Open seasonally and free to lodge and cottage guests. Open to the public Memorial Day through Labor Day when lifeguards are on duty. Weekdays $3 adult, $2 child W weekends $4 adult, $3 child. After mid-August, lifeguards are at the pool Saturday and Sunday only from 11 AM-6PM.