Best Dispersed Camping near Prestonsburg, KY
Paragon Dispersed Camping Area provides free primitive camping in the Daniel Boone National Forest near Clearfield, Kentucky, approximately 50 miles from Prestonsburg. Located along Cave Run Lake, this area offers about seven drive-in tent sites with minimal amenities. The campground has pit toilets and some established fire rings, but no drinking water, showers, or hookups of any kind.
Access can be inconsistent, as visitors have reported occasional gate closures blocking entry. The sites are first-come, first-served with no reservations accepted, which can be problematic during busy periods. Recent reviews note significant trash issues at most sites, with one camper stating, "We spent a good hour cleaning up the area, and filled one section of our truck bed with it when we left." Wildlife is present in the area, with bears attracted to improperly stored food. Visitors can enjoy fishing, boating (there's a nearby ramp), and kayaking directly from lakeside campsites.
