Callies Campground in Red River Gorge

09/06/2026

We’re hiring!!
🌊 NOW HIRING -PART-TIME HELP AT CALLIE’S LAKE & CAMPGROUND! 🌳
Callie’s Lake & Campground is looking for a friendly, dependable, people-oriented person to join our team!
🕒 Hours: Mainly weekends, especially afternoon hours, with the possibility of a few weekday shifts as needed.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is friendly, positive, and enjoys talking with people
- Gets along well with others and works well with a team
- Is dependable and responsible
- Is willing to help out wherever needed
This is a great part-time opportunity for someone looking for weekend work in a fun outdoor environment!
📩 Interested? Send us a message for more information or to apply!

08/31/2026

🇺🇸☀️ LABOR DAY WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE! ☀️🇺🇸
Who’s ready to trade the alarm clock for campfires, lake days, good food, and making memories at Callies Lake & Campground?! 🏕️🎣🔥
Labor Day weekend is all about soaking up those last big summer vibes - so let’s make it count!
👇 LET’S PLAY A LITTLE LABOR DAY WEEKEND GAME! 👇
If you could only pick ONE for the weekend, what would it be?
🎣 A. Fishing all day
🏊 B. Swimming & playing in the lake
🔥 C. Campfire, s’mores & staying up late
🍔 D. Grilling ALL the good food
😴 E. Doing absolutely NOTHING and loving every minute of it 😂
Drop your letter in the comments! ⬇️
And don’t forget to tag your camping crew- because weekends at the lake are always better with your favorite people! Look at these sweet girls loving their time here!❤️
🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day Weekend from Callies Lake & Campground! 🇺🇸
Let’s squeeze every last drop out of summer! ☀️🏕️

08/15/2026

Tornado warning including Stanton, Clay City, and Westbend area until 7:30. Shelter will be available in the store, shower houses, and Bowen Church down at the bottom of the hill. Please treat this as a serious threat and take shelter immediately. If any questions, please call the store at 859-551-0376.

08/06/2026

There's nothing like seeing the campground from above! 🚁🌊
One of our campers shared this amazing drone video of the lake, and it's too good not to pass along. The views really capture the beauty and peaceful atmosphere that make this place so special.
A big thank you for sharing your talent with us! Check out the video and enjoy the view-we think you'll love it as much as we do. Let us know your favorite part of the lake!🏕️💙

07/27/2026

🚨 Campground Confession Time! 🤭🏕️
Every camper has that one thing...
Finish this sentence in the comments:
"You know you're camping at Callies Lake & Campground when... ________."
We'll start! 👇
😂 "...you came for one night and somehow stayed the whole weekend!"
Now it's your turn! Be funny, sweet, or totally relatable. We can't wait to read your answers! ❤️
🎁 Bonus challenge: Like your favorite comment from another camper!

07/23/2026

We love seeing Callie's Lake & Campground through our customers eyes! 💙🏕️
Share your favorite photo you've taken here in the comments. Whether it's a beautiful sunrise, your campsite, a big fish, or your family making memories, we'd love to see it! 📸❤️
Who knows... your photo might even be featured on our page!

07/20/2026

🚨 Weather Alert for Our Campers & Guests 🚨

The safety of everyone at the campground is our top priority. With the potential for severe weather on Tuesday, July 21, we want to make sure everyone knows where to go if conditions become dangerous.

📍 Safe Shelter Locations:
• Shower Houses
• Church Basement (please ask a staff member for assistance)

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these locations and remain weather aware throughout the day. If severe weather approaches, follow all instructions from staff immediately.

Your safety is our highest priority. Stay alert, stay informed, and let’s all work together to keep everyone safe!!

07/20/2026

Tuesday 7/21
Please stay alert! 🚨

TUESDAY SEVERE/DAMAGING WIND THREAT‼️- Numerous severe thunderstorms are expected across a large region, with large swaths of STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS (up to 70mph🌬️), Large Hail, and possibly a few tornadoes🌪️during the afternoon & evening hours of Tuesday.

🔴A greater area of severe/destructive wind threat may exist across Eastern , , , & . This region will be ahead of an unseasonably strong upper jet stream with over 3000CAPE, effective shear of 50+kts, and straight hodographs. All of these are textbook indicators of multiple wind swaths (Derecho Possible) from Tuesday afternoon and well into the overnight hours.

PLEASE BE WEATHER AWARE and keep an eye on weather forecasts as we get closer. Advised to not be sleeping naked. :)

07/13/2026

We know some sweet child is missing their blanket!! Please share to help us get their blanket back to them!!

07/03/2026

Beat the heat, cool off with a dip in the lake, grab an ice-cold lemonade, and DON’T FORGET to stop by the guard shack and say hi to Rae!!
Then stick around for a fun evening of fireworks show at 9:30 PM 🎆✨
Bring your friends, your family, and your festive American spirit—we can’t wait to celebrate with you! See you there! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙