Fishing Creek (FR 551) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Fishing Creek (FR 551) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, London Ranger District
1,137 ft
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A 2.6-mile stretch of graded dirt National Forest road in Whitley County, KY. The road serves Bark Camp Creek Cascades.

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

1.8 of the 2.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 1.5 of the 2.6 miles in are graded dirt. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 1.6 miles in.

Cumberland River runs 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Corbin, is 11 mi off.

September normals 57–80°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?