Bee Shoals (FR 6226) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Bee Shoals (FR 6226) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,274 ft
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A 1.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Whitley County, KY.

Daniel Boone National Forest, Stearns Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days. Camp at least 300 ft from water.

All 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 20 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 30%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Bee Shoals Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Williamsburg, is 7.9 mi off.

September normals 55–79°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Daniel Boone National Forest, Stearns 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?