Sand Lick Fork (FR 212) in KY -- Camping Rules & Access
Sand Lick Fork (FR 212) in KY
Road corridorDaniel Boone NF, Cumberland Ranger District
9.7 mi from Stanton
13 mi off US 460 (straight line)
Maps 779 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Daniel Boone National Forest ↗
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · camping beyond 14 consecutive days requires having left the Forest for at least 10 days within a 31-day time frame · applies in dispersed or non-fee areas; also 14 consecutive days · within 31 days · Then leave the forest for 10 days
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Road Access
Rough
- All 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.7 miles of graded dirt.
- Near Whites Branch Arch.
- Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 3.4 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 35%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
- Water crossings 1.1, 2, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7 and 3 miles along the road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Barker Branch runs 0.1 mi off.
- Estimated night sky: Bortle 2, true dark-sky territory.
Climate averages
October normals 45–69°F, 3.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.