Gilbert CR (FR 1533) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
Gilbert CR (FR 1533) in KY
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 6.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Leslie County, KY. The road serves Redbird Wildlife Management Area.
All 6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (6 miles). Climbs 490 ft over 6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.9 miles off. Puncheoncamp Branch runs 1.2 mi off. Lucindas Knob stands 533 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northwest. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Manchester, is 17 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