Radio Tower RD (FR 6240) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Radio Tower RD (FR 6240) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,373 ft
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A 1.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Beast Mode.

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 1.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.1 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 5.9 mi off.

September normals 55–78°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?