S-Tree (FR 20-1) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
S-Tree (FR 20-1) in KY
A 7.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Jackson County, KY. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to October 30.
Daniel Boone National Forest, London Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 31 days.
1.4 of the 7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (7 miles). Climbs 390 ft over 7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-ends 0.6 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end. A gate at the start of the road.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Annville, is 9.3 mi off.
September normals 55–78°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Daniel Boone National Forest, London Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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