Straight Creek (FR 5279) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

A 1.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves The Dumpling Rocks.

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 1.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.3 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 1.3 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 22%. Water crossings 1, 1.1 and 1.3 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. North Fork Koger Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 7.1 mi off.