Big Creek (FR 1710) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
Big Creek (FR 1710) in KY
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.1-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Leslie County, KY. The road serves Redbird Wildlife Management Area.
0.8 of the 2.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (2.1 miles). Climbs 340 ft over 2.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. Peters Branch runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Manchester, is 16 mi off.
September normals 58–81°F, 3.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov