Hemlock Falls (FR 6046) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Hemlock Falls (FR 6046) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,304 ft
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A 0.3-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Beast Mode.

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 0.3 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (0.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Strunk Branch runs 0.9 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 5.6 mi off.

September normals 56–79°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?