Established Camping
Barren Fork Horse Camp
Barren Fork Horse Camp is located near Stearns, KY, and features forested terrain with trails suitable for horseback riding. The area experiences temperatures ranging from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, offering hiking and scenic views.
Description
Barren Fork Horse Camp Map The Barren Fork Horse Camp, located on Stearns District of the Daniel Boone National Forest, is a popular campground for horseback riders who enjoy the forest setting. Several interconnecting trails provide miles of riding pleasure. Send Your Photos Make this page look nicer by submitting photos of your visit to Barren Fork Horse Camp. Learn more... View Guide with Map The campground offers 41 campsites that accommodate horse trailers and RVs up to 35 feet. Visitors can also enjoy fishing at a nearby pond. A picnic shelter at the campground is available for group-use. Area Trails: Arabian #622 (4 miles) and Canter #625 (2.75 miles) are close to the horse camp and connect with other trails such as the Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail Section 30(10 miles), Belgian #624 (3 miles), Flat Rock Ridge #616(1.5 miles), Draft #617 (.75 miles), Indian Creek #626 (1.75 miles) and North Flat Rock #627 (3 miles). Site history: The Barren Fork Horse Camp was once the site of a coal mining town operated by the Barren Fork Mining and Coal Company. The mining activities occurred from 1881 to 1935, producing what was considered some of the best quality low-sulfur coal in McCreary County at the time. Read more about Barren Fork Coal Camp (pdf) Nearby Facilities: Barren Fork Picnic Area
Location
Barren Fork Horse Camp is located in Kentucky
Directions
From Somerset, go south on US 27 for 22 miles to the Stearns office, on your left. From Whitley City, go north on US 27 for 3.7 miles to the Stearns office on your right. From I-75: Take exit 25 for US 25W toward Corbin. Turn right at US-25W S/Cumberland Falls Road and go 7.4 miles then take a slight right at KY 90 W. Go 20 miles and turn south onto US 27 for 5.7 miles to Stearns office. Next to Stearns office, t ake Barren Fork Road for (Forest Service Road 684) 0.8 miles. Turn right at the split in road. Go 0.1 mile. to campground at right.
Coordinates
36.77562254 N
84.4680834 W
Detours Nearby
Bear Creek Horse Camp — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
20 min away
Trace Branch Dispersed - Rock Creek Road
27 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 24 min from Knoxville
- 1 hr 37 min from Lexington
- 2 hrs 3 min from Morristown
- 2 hrs 6 min from Elizabethtown
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Connectivity
T-MobileLTESome Coverage- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
Contact
General Info
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