Posted 2018-11-07 8:53 AM (#172016 - in reply to #171265) Subject: RE: German Bridge Campground Kentucky
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Is it German Ridge or German Bridge? If German Ridge it’s primitive campground with water for horses but not humans,there are about 23 miles of trails with cutbacks. I wouldnt stay there alone as it’s very secluded. Trails are really good some flat,some rocky ,some hilly.
Posted 2019-01-27 11:43 PM (#172160 - in reply to #171265) Subject: RE: German Bridge Campground Kentucky
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I live about an hour and a half from this campground. It is in a secluded area. Absolutely no cell reception. Has both primitive and camper/trailer hook ups. The trails vary in length and difficulty. The biggest trail is roughly 25-30 miles. This trail consists of a short black top ride, open strip job ( about half the trail) and the other half consists of the "down and back" trail that I will mention next. This is a moderate difficulty trail at best. There is a "down and back" type trail that is approximately 7 miles each way. This trail is rather easy/moderate. A couple steep hills to climb and descend but nothing treacherous. You ride next to the backwaters of Dewey Lake the whole time. Very cool riding in the mountains. There is a new trail that they were working on the last time I was down there which was in October so I'm not sure how it is.
I highly recommend this campground for horse enthusiasts. The campground hosts a couple organized rides a year as well. Very laid back and not at all crowded unless there is an organized ride. This campground is shut down during hunting season due to the location being in a state park. There are stalls available, corrals, and if you choose you can picket line your horses.
However a couple of things to keep in mind....
1. If you travel in a rather large rig this is not the place for you. There is one extremely tight hair pin switch back turn and a "s" curve with a bridge that limits trailer size getting to the campground. I wouldn't recommend anything over a 30 foot box if hauling with a normal pickup. A flatbed truck could likely get a larger trailer through the switch back curve.
2. There is a very steep winding mountain you must cross to get to the campground.
3. Absolutely no cell reception
4. It is a good 30-45 minute drive to closest gas station or grocery.
5. Bring your own firewood if in state. If travelling from out of state research locals who sale firewood. The campground usually keeps it but is likely to be green and hard to burn.
6. There is a dump station.
7. Of everything mentioned above the one thing that is most important is.... IF IT IS RAINING, HAS RAINED, OR WILL RAIN...DO NOT AND I MEAN DO NOT GO!!! This place when wet is a swamp. The lake rises and makes it miserable. Even a four wheel drive is useless when this place is wet.
German Bridge Campground Kentucky
