Dog Slaughter (FR 195) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Dog Slaughter (FR 195) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, London Ranger District
1,166 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A 4.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Whitley County, KY. The road serves Dog Slaughter Falls Trailhead (Lower).

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

All 4.2 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Gravel the whole way in (4.2 miles). Climbs 450 ft over 4.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Gulf Branch runs 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Corbin, is 12 mi off.

September normals 57–80°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?