Sand Lick Fork (FR 212) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Sand Lick Fork (FR 212) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Cumberland Ranger District
779 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Powell County, KY. The road serves Whites Branch Arch.

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

All 3.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.7 miles of graded dirt. Climbs 1,000 ft over 3.4 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 1.1, 2, 2.4, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.7 and 3 miles in.

Barker Branch runs 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Stanton, is 9.7 mi off.

September normals 57–80°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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?