Barren Fork Picnic Area
The picnic shelter is located at the Barren Fork Horse Camp and can fit groups of up to 50 people. The shelter is available on a first-come, first-served basis unless reserved.
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
Open 24 hours/day
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. Open to groups of up to 50 people.
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
Directions
From Somerset, go south on US 27 for 22 miles to the Stearns office, on your left. From Whitley City, go north on US 27 for 3.7 miles to the Stearns office on your right.
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 office.
Next to Stearns office, take Barren Fork Road for (Forest Service Road 684) 0.8 miles. Turn right at the split in road. Go 0.1 mile. to campground at right.
Parking
Parking is available at the shelter.
Facility and Amenity Information
Accessibility
Vault toilet meets accessibility standards for persons with disabilities.
Restrooms
Restrooms are not 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 in the shelter.
