Pleasant Knob (FR 5289) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Pleasant Knob (FR 5289) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,328 ft
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A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Three Forks of Beaver Overlook.

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 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Freeman Fork runs 0.9 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 9.9 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?