T. Roberts (FR 663) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
T. Roberts (FR 663) in KY
A 2.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Big Creek.
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 2.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (2.9 miles). Climbs 180 ft over 2.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
North Fork Big Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 5.4 mi off.
September normals 57–80°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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