Bear Creek (FR 5138) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Bear Creek (FR 5138) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, London Ranger District
1,221 ft
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A 2.6-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Pulaski County, KY. The road serves Bear Creek Falls.

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

All 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Graded dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 140 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 21%. Water crossings 1 and 1.6 miles in.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Somerset, is 14 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, 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?