Gulf (FR 878) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Gulf (FR 878) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,255 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Panoramic Trail.

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 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Cutoff Branch runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 8.6 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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?