dispersednational forest

Trace Branch Camping Area

dispersed · KY

Directions
  • dump station14 mi
  • fuel station7.5 mi

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About

Trace Branch is a small, dispersed campsite with limited development off Rock Creek Road in McCreary County. The campsite is along Rock Creek, a Kentucky Wild River.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    14 mi
  • fuel station

    Sunoco

    7.5 mi
  • grocery

    Kroger

    8.2 mi
  • trailhead

    Lick Creek Trailhead

    7.0 mi
  • attraction

    Blue Heron Overlook

    2.9 mi
  • recreation site

    Mushroom Rock Day Use Area

    1.4 mi

Forest road access near this stay: TROXELL HOMESTEAD in Daniel Boone National Forest. Motorhome access is listed as open on the nearest MVUM segment — verify current restrictions.

Contact & access

  • KY
  • OPEN

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/2/2026

See the Sources tab for provenance detail.