The Steps (FR 4211) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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The Steps (FR 4211) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, London Ranger District
1,304 ft
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A 3.7-mile stretch of dirt 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.

1.9 of the 3.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 1.9 of the 3.7 miles in are dirt. Climbs 260 ft over 3.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Williamsburg, is 8.6 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?