Laurel Fork (FR 1649) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Laurel Fork (FR 1649) in KY

USFS
934 ft
Maps
RUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TUNMEASURED
T-MobileUNMEASURED
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Rules not confirmed

U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 4.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Owsley County, KY.

All 4.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2 miles of graded dirt. Climbs 980 ft over 4.9 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 29%. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Cortland Fork runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Manchester, is 18 mi off.

September normals 5781°F, 3.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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