Swain Ridge (FR 52) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Swain Ridge (FR 52) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,229 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 1.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Swain Ridge Trailhead.

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 1.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.4 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Mill Creek runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 13 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?