Shepherd (FR 6061) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Shepherd (FR 6061) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,307 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 2.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Yahoo 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 2.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Mostly gravel, with 0.3 miles of graded dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. A pond lies 1.0 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 3.0 mi off.

September normals 56–80°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?