Sky Bridge (FR 245) in KY -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Kentucky
Sky Bridge (FR 245) in KY
Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Red River Gorge Geological Area).
A 1.1-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Wolfe County, KY. The road serves Buzzard's Roost.
All 1.1 miles in are fully maintained. Paved the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 100 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~230 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Open country -- nothing named rises within 30 miles of here. Swift Camp Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Stanton, is 15 mi off.
September normals 57–80°F, 3.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Daniel Boone National Forest, Cumberland Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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