Dispersed Camping
Paragon Dispersed Camping Area
About
National Forest
Paragon is a primitive camping area with 7 designated campsites, some with lantern posts and fire rings. Alert: August 21, 2019 - The U.S. Forest Service opened a section of Paragon Road on Friday, August 16, 2019. The gate closest to Highway 519 was opened and motor vehicles will be able to drive…
Location
Paragon Dispersed Camping Area is located in Kentucky
Directions
From I-64, take exit 137 (KY 32) toward Morehead. Turn right on US 60. In less than one mile, turn left onto KY 519. Continue to follow KY-519 south for several miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 947. The campground is on the right.
Coordinates
38.04871792 N
83.39535182 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
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Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires

Scary
This place was trashy. Cars came and went all night. People are living there. There were people hunting something until 2 am with flashlights. (Guessing frogs)
Don’t go

Beautiful & Free, but Lots of Trash Around
We simply love camping in the National Forest Service campgrounds, most often because they are isolated, beautiful, inexpensive and usually, very quiet. We rolled up on a Tuesday night in mid-July and found the campground about ¾ full but still plenty of space for our little trailer. With about a…
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Broke campers dream
This drive in campground is awesome for those who like to camp for free. Right off the highway! Located on Cave Run Lake. No fire pits, no restrooms, no water or electricity hookups. Most spots have boat in access! Will definitely be going back! Located in Morehead, KY.
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Location
Paragon Dispersed Camping Area is located in Kentucky
Directions
From I-64, take exit 137 (KY 32) toward Morehead. Turn right on US 60. In less than one mile, turn left onto KY 519. Continue to follow KY-519 south for several miles. Turn left on Forest Service Road 947. The campground is on the right.
Coordinates
38.04871792 N
83.39535182 W