Blackwater Quarry (FR 976) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Blackwater Quarry (FR 976) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Cumberland Ranger District
763 ft
Maps
MODERATE
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Designated sites only

Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Cave Run Lake shoreline).

A 1.4-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Morgan County, KY.

0.5 of the 1.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Mostly paved, with 0.5 miles of gravel. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 0.5 miles in.

The Cave Run Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, West Liberty, is 7.5 mi off.

September normals 56–80°F, 3.7″ 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.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?