Trailhead Parking (FR 6059) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Trailhead Parking (FR 6059) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,287 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Yahoo Falls.

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 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (0 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 4 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. A body of water lies 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Whitley City, is 4.3 mi off.

September normals 56–79°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?