Butts Road (FR 5124) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Butts Road (FR 5124) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,218 ft
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A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Hanging 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.

All 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles).

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Spruce Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 10 mi off.

September normals 56–80°F, 3.7″ 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?