Scotts-Claylick (FR 1093) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Scotts-Claylick (FR 1093) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Cumberland Ranger District
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A 1.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Rowan County, KY. The road serves Shallow Flats Wildlife Viewing Area. 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.

0.6 of the 1.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (1.8 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. A gate at the start of the road.

A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Morehead, is 6.7 mi off.

September normals 58–81°F, 3.9″ 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?