Indian Creek Camping Area
USFS · Camping Area · Dispersed · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Camping Area
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Coordinates
- 37.8606, -83.6743
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Indian Creek Camping Area is located off Road 23 in the Red River Gorge and provides dispersed camping and creek access for fishing and wading. There are several nearby climbing areas, like Pebble Beach, connected to the area by Pebble Beach Trail #237. The site has parking, visitor information, trash collection and picnic tables.
From the USFS.
Is Indian Creek Camping Area free?
No. Indian Creek Camping Area charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS.
How do I get to Indian Creek Camping Area?
From Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway, take exit 33. Turn north on KY 11 and then take an immediate left onto KY 15 for approximately 1 mile. Turn right on to KY 77 and proceed through Nada Tunnel. Continue on KY 77 to the bridge and intersection with KY 613. Turn left on to KY 613 and travel for approximately 1.5 miles, then turn right on to Forest Service Road 9 (Indian Creek Road). Continue until the fork and turn left onto Indian Creek Road 9A. The camping area is on the left.
Nearby
- Koomer Ridge Recreation Area5.8 mi
- KOOMER RIDGE CAMPGROUND5.8 mi
- Clear Creek Recreation Area13.7 mi
- White Sulphur Horse Camp16.5 mi
- ZILPO - DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.17.6 mi
- Claylick Boat-In Campground17.6 mi
- Zilpo Recreation Area17.8 mi
- TWIN KNOBS CAMPGROUND18.3 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
