Panther Ridge (FR 1696) in KY -- Camping Rules & Access
Panther Ridge (FR 1696) in KY
Road corridorDaniel Boone NF
11 mi from Manchester
Maps 1,492 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Daniel Boone National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · within 31 days · Then leave the forest for 10 days
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkPOOR
Road Access
Rough
- All 4.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
- Near Rocky Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 540 ft over 4.3 miles through 13 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
- Boots Branch runs 1.1 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.
Climate averages
October normals 45–70°F, 3.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.