Natural Arch (FR 867) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Natural Arch (FR 867) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,300 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Natural Arch Scenic Area.

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 0.2 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 8.3 mi off.

September normals 56–80°F, 3.7″ 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?