Pilot Rock Boat Launch RD (FR 68) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Pilot Rock Boat Launch RD (FR 68) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,267 ft
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A 7.0-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.

0.8 of the 7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.8 miles of graded dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 13 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 7.6 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?