Barren Fk (FR 684) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Barren Fk (FR 684) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,299 ft
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A 2.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 15.

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.

0.2 of the 2.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.2 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 3.6 mi off.

September normals 56–80°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?