Pond Ridge (FR 5230) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Pond Ridge (FR 5230) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,157 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.0-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Swain Ridge Trailhead.

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 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 1 of the 1 miles in are graded dirt. Climbs 80 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 13 mi off.

September normals 57–80°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?