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Clifty Wilderness

Clifty Wilderness offers natural beauty and quiet solitude. This 12,646-acre area has more than 20 miles of trail that take hikers through stream valleys with dense hemlock forest and across ridges with spectacular landscape views. The terrain is rugged and steep, offering plenty of physical challenge and adventure. Clifty Wilderness supports an unusual array of flora with 750 flowering plants and 170 species of moss that thrive in the area. This diversity is attributed to geographic location,…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 37.829369, -83.576551

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • KOOMER RIDGE CAMPGROUND
  • Clear Creek Shooting Range Day Use
  • Claylick Boat-In Campground
  • Claylick Boat Ramp
  • ZILPO - DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.
  • TWIN KNOBS CAMPGROUND

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifty Wilderness reservable?

Clifty Wilderness is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Clifty Wilderness?

See the map for Clifty Wilderness's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at Clifty Wilderness?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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