Barren Fork Horse Camp
Barren Fork Horse Camp is located off Barren Fork Road (#684) about 1 mile past US 27 and the Stearns Ranger District Office. From 1881 to 1935, the area was the site of a coal mining town operated by the Barren Fork Mining and Coal Company. Today, the campground offers 41 campsites that accommodate horse trailers and RVs up to 35 feet. A picnic shelter at the campground is available for group-use. Several interconnecting trails provide miles of riding pleasure. A nearby pond has water for horses. Visitors can also enjoy fishing at a nearby pond.
General Information
April 1st - November 15th
Open 24 hours/day
Overnight Use: $15/night per single site.
Interagency Senior/Access Recreation Passes provide a 50% discount to Single Campsites ONLY. The discount applies only to the fee for the campsite physically occupied by the pass holder, not to any additional fee or campsite(s) occupied by members of the pass holder's party.
Pay at site using fee envelope with cash or check only.
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: 36.775619
Longitude: -84.468008
Directions
From Somerset, take US 27 south 22 miles.
From I-75: Take exit 25 for US 25W toward Corbin. Turn right at US-25W S/Cumberland Falls Road and go 7.4 miles then take a slight right at KY 90 W. Go 20 miles and turn south onto US 27 for 5.7 miles to Stearns Ranger District office.
From Stearns Ranger District Office, take Barren Fork Road (Forest Service Road 684) for 0.8 miles. Turn right at the split in road. Go 0.1 mile to campground at right.
Parking
Parking is available at the campsites. Day visitors must park in the overflow parking area.
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.
Picnic tables are available at the picnic shelter and at some camp sites.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Negative Coggins Test Required. The Kentucky Department of Agriculture requires a negative Coggins or similar test for equine infectious anemia and a valid certificate of veterinary inspection.
