Bell Farm (FR 564) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Bell Farm (FR 564) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
946 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 5.4-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Hollow Rock.

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.

2.8 of the 5.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 2.8 of the 5.4 miles in are graded dirt. Climbs 760 ft over 5.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Backbone Ridge stands 550 ft above the site, 1.0 miles northwest. Dolen Branch runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Stearns, is 11 mi off.

September normals 57–81°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?