Stearns Ranger District (Daniel Boone)

The Stearns Ranger District of Daniel Boone National Forest encompasses more than 170,000 acres of forest across four counties in southeastern Kentucky.  Much of this district lies in the South Fork region of the Cumberland River and it surrounds the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.  Additionally, two state Wild Rivers, Rock Creek and Cumberland, flow through the district.  There are three campgrounds, three picnic areas and more than 120 miles of trails for hiking, including the Sheltowee Trace Trail.

Contact Information:

3320 US 27 North

Whitley City, KY 42653

Phone: (606) 376-5323

Areas:

Natural Arch Scenic Area:

Natural Arch Scenic Area features picnic areas, an amphitheater and hiking trails around a 100-foot sandstone arch.

Waterfalls:

1. Lick Creek Falls
2. Princess Falls

External Links:

US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recarea/?recid=39716