Foster Ridge (FR 656) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Foster Ridge (FR 656) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,363 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Lick 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 0.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.1 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 1.5 mi off.

September normals 55–79°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?