Staley Branch (FR 5267) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Staley Branch (FR 5267) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
876 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Great Gulf Overlook.

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 0.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.3 miles of dirt. Climbs 30 ft over 0.7 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 19%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Staley Branch runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 9.9 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?