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Trace Branch Camping Area

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.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Pack out all that you bring in. 

Follow Leave No Trace principles.

No fees are required for this site

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: 36.673613

Longitude: -84.596301

Directions

From the Whitley City, take US 27 south for 4.7 miles. Turn right onto KY 92 at the traffic light. Travel 6.3 miles then turn left onto KY 1363 and continue for 4.6 miles. Turn left at White Oak Junction Church and continue for 2.7 miles. The site is on your left.

Parking

Parking is available at the site.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 29, 2026