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Alpine Picnic Area

Located off US 27 in Pulaski County, Alpine Picnic Area provides a welcoming, family-friendly picnic getaway. The site has a number of individual picnic tables, two first-come, first-served picnic shelters, a playground structure, a play area with horseshoes, a playing field and a short loop trail.

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Reservations

Picnic shelters may be reserved in advance by contacting the Stearns Ranger District Office. Shelters are available first-come, first-served unless reserved.

General Information

April 1st - November 15th

Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Day Use: No Fee
Group Use: $25/day to reserve picnic shelter.

No fee is required for first-come, first-served use. $25/day to reserve a picnic shelter. Contact the Stearns District Office to pay with credit card, cash, or check.

Landscape of the Stearns Ranger District office.

Address: 3320 US 27 North Whitley City, KY 42653
Phone: 606-376-5323
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.916248

Longitude: -84.516148

Directions

Take US 27 north from Whitley City for 11 miles. From Burnside, take US 27 south for seven miles. Look for signs.

Parking

Parking is available at the picnic area and group-use shelter. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Vault toilet meets accessibility standards for persons with disabilities. 

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Drinking water is available from faucets. 

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

5 sites; includes 2 shelters with fireplace/grill

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 1st, 2025