Zachariah Fork (FR 2047) in KY -- Camping Rules & Access

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Zachariah Fork (FR 2047) in KY

Road corridorDaniel Boone NF, Cumberland Ranger District

7.1 mi from Beattyville

Maps 1,198 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–1.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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

Rough
  • All 1.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, graded dirt the whole way.
  • Near Southeast Mountain Guides.
  • Estimated climb: 100 ft over 1.3 miles, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 55%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • A pond lies 0.6 mi off.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 45–69°F, 3.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.