Laurel Bridge (FR 555) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
Laurel Bridge (FR 555) in KY
Daniel Boone National Forest, London Ranger District prohibits overnight stays here (Laurel Bridge Picnic Area (Laurel River Lake)).
A 0.6-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Whitley County, KY. The road serves Sander's Cafe and Museum. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to October 30.
All 0.6 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 90 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
The Laurel River Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 5 -- a rural sky with a glow on the horizon. The nearest town, North Corbin, is 1.7 mi off.
September normals 57–80°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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