Brushy Knob (FR 536) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Brushy Knob (FR 536) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, London Ranger District
1,234 ft
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A 4.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Whitley County, KY.

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

1.6 of the 4.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 270 ft over 4.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 5 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Williamsburg, is 9.1 mi off.

September normals 56–80°F, 3.8″ 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?