Dolan Mountain (FR 139) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Dolan Mountain (FR 139) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
936 ft
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A 4.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Dolen 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 4.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (4.3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Dolen Branch runs 0.6 mi off. Backbone Ridge stands 560 ft above the site, 1.2 miles northwest. 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?