Big Perry (morehead) (FR 977) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Big Perry (morehead) (FR 977) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Cumberland Ranger District
1,145 ft
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A 6.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Rowan County, KY. The road is open seasonally, October 10 to December 15.

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

1.8 of the 6.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (6.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Gates 3.3 and 4.3 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Morehead, is 6.9 mi off.

September normals 56–79°F, 3.6″ 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?