Chestnut Flats (FR 3005) in KY -- Camping Rules & Access
Chestnut Flats (FR 3005) in KY
Road corridorDaniel Boone NF, London Ranger District
12 mi from Irvine
Maps 1,403 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 · camping beyond 14 consecutive days requires having left the Forest for at least 10 days within a 31-day time frame · applies in dispersed or non-fee areas; also 14 consecutive days · within 31 days · Then leave the forest for 10 days
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Kissie Hill.
- Estimated climb: 50 ft over 1.6 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 23%.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off.
- Cane Branch runs 0.7 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
October normals 42–67°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.