Youngs Fork (FR 88) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky

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Youngs Fork (FR 88) in KY

Daniel Boone NF, London Ranger District
1,238 ft
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A 6.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Whitley County, KY. The road serves Star Creek Falls.

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

1.7 of the 6.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.5 miles of graded dirt.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Gulf Branch runs 0.9 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Corbin, is 11 mi off.

September normals 57–80°F, 3.8″ 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?