Sugar Tree Ridge (FR 4171) in KY -- Camping Rules & Access

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Sugar Tree Ridge (FR 4171) in KY

Road corridorDaniel Boone NF, London Ranger District

7.9 mi from North Corbin

Maps 1,269 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 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 20 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Laurel River Lake shoreline is 1.1 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–69°F, 3.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.