Explore the Wilderness: Daniel Boone National Forest’s Stearns Ranger District
Location:
3320 North Hwy. 27
Whitley City, KY 42653
The Stearns Ranger District is home to two state-designated Wild Rivers—Rock Creek and Cumberland—and serves as a stronghold for two federal candidates for the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System, Marsh Creek and Rock Creek. The district envelopes the northern portion of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, offering visitors a wealth of scenic trails, pristine waterways, and abundant wildlife viewing opportunities.




