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UpTown Climbing
4.8 ★★★★★ 195 Google reviews · Climbing gym in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Climbing gym featuring top roping, auto-belay systems and bouldering routes.
Plan your visit
- Gear rental nearly every climbing gym rents shoes (~$5–8 typical) and chalk; harness rental is often bundled with a ropes pass
- Waiver always required at climbing gyms — sign it online before you go to skip the front-desk line
- Belaying ropes gyms teach belaying or check your certification at the desk; bouldering and auto-belays need no partner and no belay test
- First timer? bouldering needs zero experience — rent shoes and walk in; staff will point you at the easiest problems
- Auto-belays mentioned here — clip in and climb ropes solo, no partner needed
- Kids programs classes, camps, or youth teams mentioned — check the current schedule
- Yoga & fitness mentioned alongside the climbing — ask about the class schedule and what a pass includes
- Memberships available — worth asking about if you'd climb more than a few times a month
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (225) 831-1117
- Website uptownclimbing.com
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–4 PM |
What's inside
“Uptown is a state of the art climbing gym offering everything from bouldering, auto belays, top roping, and lead climbing to yoga and general fitness.”
“Uptown is a state of the art climbing gym offering everything from bouldering, auto belays, top roping, and lead climbing to yoga and general fitness.”
“Uptown is a state of the art climbing gym offering everything from bouldering, auto belays, top roping, and lead climbing to yoga and general fitness.”
“Uptown is a state of the art climbing gym offering everything from bouldering, auto belays, top roping, and lead climbing to yoga and general fitness.”
“Uptown is a state of the art climbing gym offering everything from bouldering, auto belays, top roping, and lead climbing to yoga and general fitness.”
What climbers say again and again
“This facility is extremely clean and well-maintained, and the staff are always friendly and welcoming.”
“Uptown is a state of the art climbing gym offering everything from bouldering, auto belays, top roping, and lead climbing to yoga and general fitness.”
“First time attending here might be a bit intimidating, but this place is awesome.”
“Uptown is a state of the art climbing gym offering everything from bouldering, auto belays, top roping, and lead climbing to yoga and general fitness.”
“The staff is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and always ready to help—whether you’re brand new to climbing or more experienced.”
From the reviews
Awesome place. Amazingly friendly and knowledgeable staff. Willing to answer any questions and are incredibly supportive !
This was my second time going, and it’s a blast everytime! they make it easy for beginners but also perfect for advanced climbers as well:)
Baton Rouge desperately needed a climbing gym. I think this is the first review I've ever written on google for anything, but I love this place so much I felt obligated to let others know.
Great customer service. Quick to get through the safety introduction for experienced climbers. Also have auto belays for beginners. Nice tall climbs about 50 feet or so. Climbed all over the world and this ranks among top five gyms. They have lead ropes available for experienced climbers. Small leading area from 5.
Birthday parties at UpTown Climbing
UpTown Climbing hosts birthday parties, going by their listing and visitor reviews. Climbing parties come with staff who handle the harnesses and belaying, so parents can mostly watch. One thing that's different here: every guest needs a signed waiver — send the gym's waiver link to the other parents when you send invites, or check-in day gets slow. Packages, party rooms, and pricing change often, so check the current options and book ahead — weekend slots go fast at popular gyms.
Kids classes & camps at UpTown Climbing
Reviews and the gym's own info mention kids programs at UpTown Climbing — climbing classes, school-break camps, or a youth team where kids learn technique from coaches instead of just scrambling around. Program schedules and age groups change each season, so check the current lineup before you plan around one.