Marsh Creek Pk Lot (FR 6140) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Marsh Creek Pk Lot (FR 6140) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
960 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Indian Knob.

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 only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (0.1 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Laurel Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 5.8 mi off.

September normals 57–81°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?