Kimsey Highway (FR 68) in TN -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Tennessee
Kimsey Highway (FR 68) in TN
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 10.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Polk County, TN. The road serves Brock Mountain.
All 10.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (10.1 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 10.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 48%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 27 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 4.6 miles in.
Chestnut Mountain stands 638 ft above the site, 0.9 miles southwest. A body of water lies 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Benton, is 9.5 mi off.
September normals 59–82°F, 4.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov