Big Wild Dog (FR 404) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Big Wild Dog (FR 404) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, London Ranger District
1,193 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 1.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Owsley County, KY. The road serves Alcorn Branch Falls.

Daniel Boone National Forest, London Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 31 days.

All 1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 0 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 15%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. Little Wild Dog Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Beattyville, is 11 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, London 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?