Parker Mountain (FR 562) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Parker Mountain (FR 562) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,549 ft
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An 8.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY.

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.

1.7 of the 8.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.7 miles of graded dirt. Climbs 590 ft over 8.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. The nearest town, Oneida, is 15 mi off.

September normals 55–79°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?