Lower Rush (FR 1681) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
Lower Rush (FR 1681) in KY
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.4-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Leslie County, KY. The road serves Bargers Knob.
All 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (1.4 miles). Climbs 280 ft over 1.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 28%. 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. Winds through 3 switchbacks.
A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Hazard, is 16 mi off.
September normals 58–80°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