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Swain Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Beaver Creek Wilderness
Write a Review Swain Ridge Road Parkers Lake, KY 42634 606-376-5323 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.9038, -84.4214
Overview of Swain Ridge Road Dispersed Camping
Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down unknown roads. Learn more: Boondocking 101
Food Storage Restrictions are in effect to reduce odors that attract bears. In the backcountry, hang food and garbage at least 10 feet off the ground and 4 feet away from any tree or post used for suspension.
Last Price Paid: $0
Reported by angeldood89 on 8/24/2022
Longest RV Reported: 30 feet (Travel Trailer)
Reported by angeldood89 on 8/24/2022
Pad Type grass
Elevation 1,148 ft / 349 m
Max Stay 14
Tent Camping Yes
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To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 606-376-5323
Cheryl asked on 8/22/2020
Would hammock camping be possible here? Looks from the pictures like most trees are covered in bush, etc.
Reviews of Swain Ridge Road Dispersed Camping 3 people have reviewed this location.
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Last reported 8/24/2022
“overgrown , entrance is too tight”
Reviewed 8/24/2022
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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the entrance was too small for our 30foot camper. everything was overgrown (in august.) there is a trail head just past it, we stayed there for the night. roads are tight but managable. gravel road, and TONS of horse flys. very quiet and farrrr from food. buy groceries and drinks before going out there. we did have 4g lte with tmobil... more
the entrance was too small for our 30foot camper. everything was overgrown (in august.)
there is a trail head just past it, we stayed there for the night. roads are tight but managable.
gravel road, and TONS of horse flys. very quiet and farrrr from food. buy groceries and drinks before going out there. we did have 4g lte with tmobile, that was nice. the forest was beautiful! and the cumberland falls nearby the bridge is a nice spot to check out and rv friendly..
we tried calling ranger, office is closed on weekends.. . i will return with a jeep and rooftop tent in the winter time.
1 hour to get out , and the first kfc is in corbin.
overall a great boondocking place, just wish it didnt look abandoned.
free and no permit needed. first come first serve.
bring bug spray.
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T-Mobile 5G
angeldood89 would stay here again
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“Big Open Field Hidden Thru Trees Just Off The Road”
Reviewed 8/1/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
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We camped here one night in the middle of July. We were the only ones there all day/night. It is a clearing larger than a football field. The grass had recently been cut, but it had been very high. This made the ground difficult to walk on. No cell service. Here is a video to check out the drive in. https://youtu.be/4hqZ9C_Y7b8
binkadventure would stay here again
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“Excellent free dry camping in Daniel Boone National Forest”
Reviewed 3/23/2020
| Nightly rate: | FREE! |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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The Beaver Creek Wilderness area is a great place to camp for free while checking out Daniel Boone National Forest! It’s close to the Bowman Ridge Trail (https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39824), and has lots of space for dry camping in an open field. There is lots of wildlife (mostly birds), and it’s b... more
The Beaver Creek Wilderness area is a great place to camp for free while checking out Daniel Boone National Forest!
It’s close to the Bowman Ridge Trail (https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39824), and has lots of space for dry camping in an open field. There is lots of wildlife (mostly birds), and it’s beautiful, quiet, and clean.
You enter off of Swain Ridge Rd and there’s a small grassy off-road entry to the clearing.
No facilities, but it’s only 20-25 minutes from towns with gas stations and grocery stores for extended stays.
The ranger came by in the morning after our first night to say hello, but no problems with us staying here.
It rained quite a bit but the ground was solid in most places.
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Norelledone would stay here again
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