Jeff Ridge (FR 1658) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
Jeff Ridge (FR 1658) in KY
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clay County, KY. The road serves Cherry Tree Knob.
All 4.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.7 miles of graded dirt. Climbs 470 ft over 4.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. 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 8 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Jeff Branch runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Manchester, is 14 mi off.
September normals 56–80°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