Cain Branch (FR 6273) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Cain Branch (FR 6273) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, Stearns Ranger District
1,002 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Whitley County, KY. The road serves Wolf Knob.

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 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. Capuchin Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Wolf Knob stands 1,164 ft above the site, 1.6 miles northeast. The nearest town, Jellico, is 6.0 mi off.

September normals 57–81°F, 3.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Jellico#1 Dispersed Camping in KYCampground1.1miWolf Knob (FR 213) in KYForest Road Road1.6miU Road (FR 6341) in KYForest Road Road1.7miRock Creek (FR 492) in KYForest Road Road2.1miAngel MTN (FR 6287) in KYForest Road Road2.2mi
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?