Peters Mountain (FR 569) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Peters Mountain (FR 569) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,510 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Dolen Mountain.

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.

0.8 of the 4.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.8 miles of dirt. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A pond lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Oneida, is 13 mi off.

September normals 54–78°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?