Grannys Branch (FR 1604) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
Grannys Branch (FR 1604) in KY
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
An 11.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clay County, KY. The road serves Newberry Hill.
5.4 of the 11.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.1 miles of graded dirt. Climbs 1,500 ft over 11.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 42%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Red Bird River runs 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Manchester, is 10 mi off.
September normals 54–78°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov