Woods RD (FR 137) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Woods RD (FR 137) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,036 ft
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A 7.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mccreary County, KY. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 15.

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.

2.4 of the 7.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.4 miles of graded dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Turkey Branch runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Oneida, is 14 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?