Red River (FR 23) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
Red River (FR 23) in KY
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Designated sites only
Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Red River Gorge Geological Area).
A 1.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Menifee County, KY. The road serves Courthouse Rock.
All 1.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1.7 miles).
Haystack Rock stands 578 ft above the site, 0.5 miles south. Schoolhouse Branch runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Stanton, is 9.9 mi off.
September normals 58–82°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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Fire restrictions
Set by Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.govSources checked August 2026Something wrong here?