Buckner (FR 2050) in KY -- Camping Rules & Access

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Buckner (FR 2050) in KY

Road corridorDaniel Boone NF, Cumberland Ranger District

5.9 mi from Beattyville

Maps 944 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, mostly graded dirt with 0.2 miles of dirt.
  • Near Pendergrass Murray Recreational Preserve.
  • Estimated climb: 390 ft over 1.6 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 30%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A reservoir lies 0.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 44–69°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.