Stearns Ranger District Office
Address: 3320 US 27 North Whitley City, KY 42653
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Phone: 606-376-5323
Mailing Address: 3320 US 27 North Whitley City, KY 42653
Additional Office Information
The Stearns Ranger District encompasses more than 171,000 acres of national forest land in four counties of southeastern Kentucky. Much of the district lies within the Big South Fork region of the Cumberland River, located in the remote foothills of the Jellico Mountains. Three campgrounds, three picnic areas and more than 120 miles of trails provide for multiple outdoor activities. Dense hardwood forest, cascading waterfalls and towering sandstone cliffs are some of the area’s best natural attractions. Two Kentucky Wild Rivers (Rock Creek and Cumberland River) and two candidates for National Wild and Scenic River designation (Marsh Creek and Rock Creek) occur in the area. The district surrounds the northern portion of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.