Jim Blue Fork (FR 5209) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Jim Blue Fork (FR 5209) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,120 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Swain Ridge Trailhead.

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 0.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.9 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Jim Blue Fork runs 0.3 mi off. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 13 mi off.

September normals 57–80°F, 3.8″ 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?