Spring Creek (FR 1505) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Spring Creek (FR 1505) in KY

USFS
1,530 ft
Maps
RUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkPOOR
Rules not confirmed

U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 2.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Clay County, KY. The road serves Caney Knob.

All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (2 miles). Climbs 110 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Deer Lick Branch runs 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Manchester, is 13 mi off.

September normals 5578°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

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