Troxell Homestead (FR 566) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Troxell Homestead (FR 566) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
840 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road serves Hickory Knob.

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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles).

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. A body of water lies 0.5 mi off. Hickory Knob stands 607 ft above the site, 1.2 miles west. The nearest town, Stearns, is 6.4 mi off.

September normals 57–80°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?