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Dispersed Camping

Swain Ridge

Swain Ridge in Kentucky offers a camping experience surrounded by rolling hills and dense forests. Temperatures range from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer, providing varied seasonal conditions. Nearby, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park offers hiking trails and a scenic waterfall, enhancing the outdoor adventure.

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Location

Swain Ridge is located in Kentucky

Detail location of campground

Coordinates

36.90380551 N
84.42143739 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Dispersed

Features

For Campers

  • Alcohol
  • Pets

DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


PERMIT might be REQUIRED

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2 Reviews

Reviewed Jul. 6, 2023

Gravel only

Not able to camp in open field. 1000$ fine for doing so. Camping at trailhead or on road side is fine.

SiteOpen field
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed May. 23, 2023

Quiet Pasture But Ticks

It was wonderfully secluded, we used the car to “mow” the grass down, and set up fine. But we did have ticks EVERYWHERE and poison ivy along the edges of the pasture. We had a ball we were playing with roll in there. Outside for normal outside life inconvenience; it was a beautiful, quiet pasture. We were even blessed with see several bats fly around at night. There was no light pollution so we had a great time star gazing!

Sitepull off pasture right before the swain ridge trail head
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Swain Ridge by Sierra E., May 23, 2023
  • Review photo of Swain Ridge by Sierra E., May 23, 2023
  • Review photo of Swain Ridge by Sierra E., May 23, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Swain Ridge have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Swain Ridge does not have wifi.