Broad Gap (FR 5257) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Broad Gap (FR 5257) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,113 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.7-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Star Creek Falls.

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 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles).

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Cumberland River runs 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Corbin, is 13 mi off.

September normals 57–80°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Sulphur Road (FR 5248) in KYForest Road Road1.6miRock Branch School (FR 5261) in KYDispersed Camping1.7miFR 5252 — Star Creek Falls in KYDispersed Camping1.9miDog Slaughter (FR 195) in KYForest Road Road2.2miYoungs Fork (FR 88) in KYForest Road Road2.5mi
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?