Shelton Ridge (FR 57) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Shelton Ridge (FR 57) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,225 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Hanging Rock.

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 0.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0.2 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Burnside, is 11 mi off.

September normals 56–80°F, 3.7″ 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?