Rock Creek (FR 492) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Rock Creek (FR 492) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,075 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 2.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Angel Mountain.

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 2.6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Mostly gravel, with 0.1 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Rock Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Angel Mountain stands 1,017 ft above the site, 1.2 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Jellico, is 7.8 mi off.

September normals 56–80°F, 3.6″ 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?