Rock Branch School (FR 5261) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Rock Branch School (FR 5261) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,169 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 1.3-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Star Creek Falls.

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 1.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles).

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Taylor Branch runs 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 13 mi off.

September normals 57–80°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?