Head Of Elkhorn (FR 1682) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
Head Of Elkhorn (FR 1682) in KY
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Leslie County, KY.
All 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 1.4 of the 2.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 230 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Bullskin Fork runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Hazard, is 16 mi off.
September normals 57–79°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