Old House Ridge (FR 1721) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
Old House Ridge (FR 1721) in KY
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Leslie County, KY. The road serves Bear Creek Trailhead.
All 1.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 340 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 33%. 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.
Woodson Fork runs 0.9 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Harlan, is 16 mi off.
September normals 56–79°F, 3.5″ 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