Beattyville, KY—We spent the last six weeks tucked away in one of the best climber’s campgrounds in the country. For just $5/night, campers at Lago Linda Hideaway enjoy:
- Free showers in a large and well-maintained bathhouse
- WiFi and cell service (amazing considering how remote it feels)
- A variety of campsite options from those with full water and electric hookups to primitive spots in a tree-lined field
- An air conditioned lounge with couches and a TV
- A large, outdoor covered pavilion for cooking and gathering
- Weekend breakfast (pancakes on Saturday, egg and sausage burritos on Sunday) for only $3.75
…all this just 15 minutes from The Motherlode and PMRP. There is nothing more a climber could ask for! We have been coming to the Red for years but this was our first long-term stay and it feels like we’ve really experienced Linda’s for the first time. Being here and getting to know the owner, Linda Black has been a pleasure. Her late husband Doug purchased this 410-acre retreat in 1969. As they tell the story on their website:
“Doug met Linda, a professional woman from Liverpool, England, at a sail club in Washington, DC. As unlikely as the match may have seemed, the two were married in 1992. Together, they moved to Kentucky where they worked together to develop the land into a place they could share with others.”
Linda is a colorful character with an unmistakable British accent and can be found most days buzzing around the campground in her golf cart, checking in on campers and keeping things in order. As we got to talking about DesignEgg one day, she asked us if we would be willing to update her logo and help her out with a few printed materials and signage. She wanted something fun and quirky. We happily agreed and over the last two weeks have been developing a new look for Lago Linda. She’s thrilled with the result. Look for stickers and t-shirts available soon!
