Angel MTN (FR 6287) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Angel MTN (FR 6287) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,035 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 2.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Angel Mountain.

Daniel Boone National Forest, Stearns Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 300 ft from water.

All 2.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (2.5 miles). Climbs 950 ft over 2.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Angel Mountain stands 1,057 ft above the site, 1.1 miles west. Rock Creek runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Jellico, is 7.9 mi off.

September normals 57–81°F, 3.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Daniel Boone National Forest, Stearns Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?