Narrows (FR 6170) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Narrows (FR 6170) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
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A 1.0-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 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 50 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 40%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The Laurel Creek Reservoir shoreline is 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Pine Knot, is 2.4 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?