Middle Ridge (FR 839) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Middle Ridge (FR 839) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,265 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Middle 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 0.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.3 miles).

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Helton Branch runs 0.8 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 9.9 mi off.

September normals 56–80°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?