Spruce Creek (FR 5266) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Spruce Creek (FR 5266) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
875 ft
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A 1.7-mile stretch of graded dirt 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 1.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Graded dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing at the start of the road.

Spruce Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 10 mi off.

September normals 57–81°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?