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Gypsy Camp

Gypsy Camp in Kentucky has 13 sport climbing routes on limestone.

13 routes
5.10a – 5.12b
Sport

Is Gypsy Camp open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Daniel Boone National Forest. It doesn't name Gypsy Camp, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Daniel Boone National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Gypsy Camp

Best months: August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    42° / 24°

    13 wet

  2. Feb

    47° / 27°

    13 wet

  3. Mar

    57° / 34°

    15 wet

  4. Apr

    68° / 44°

    15 wet

  5. May

    75° / 53°

    15 wet

  6. Jun

    82° / 61°

    14 wet

  7. Jul

    84° / 65°

    14 wet

  8. Aug

    84° / 64°

    12 wet

  9. Sep

    79° / 57°

    10 wet

  10. Oct

    69° / 44°

    12 wet

  11. Nov

    57° / 35°

    12 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 28°

    13 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Beattyville 4n, KY, 4.7 mi away at 1,080 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Gypsy Camp is a climbing area in Kentucky's Daniel Boone National Forest, within the Cumberland Ranger District. It sits among several other climbing spots, with Sun Wall and Moon Wall each about 0.1 mile away and White Pine Trail at a similar distance. The area is a cluster of sport routes, and the closest trails for a walk are Pine Mesa Trail and Ridge Trail, both within half a mile. The climbing here is all sport, and the routes run from about 5.10a up to 5.12b. A few of the named routes include Shaming at 5.10a, Fourth Coming at 5.10b, and Buffalo Bill at 5.12b. The median grade is 5.10c. For timing, fall is the most comfortable season. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Beattyville show October highs around 69°F with lows near 44°F, and September and October see the fewest wet days of the year. Winter is cold, with January highs around 42°F. Lago Linda Hideaway, a campground about 3.4 miles away, is the closest place to camp. Paddlers can head to Station Camp Creek, roughly 8.4 miles off, or the Middle Fork Red River, about 10 miles away.

Routes (13)