Wolf Knob (FR 213) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
Wolf Knob (FR 213) in KY
A 9.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Whitley County, KY.
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.
1 of the 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (9.6 miles). Climbs 2,000 ft over 9.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 36%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Fate Lee Mountain stands 1,037 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northwest. Ross Branch runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Jellico, is 6.7 mi off.
September normals 58–82°F, 3.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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