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S-Tree Campground
FSU.S. Forest Service — London · Kentucky · Daniel Boone National Forest
| Agency | FSU.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Location | London · Kentucky · Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Sites | 20 public sites counted from the federal listing — 20 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 20 sites Water hookups at 0 of 20 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 20 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 20 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Payment must be made with in 30 minutes of occupying the Campsite. Pay using scan and pay via Rec.gov app or by using the fee tube on site. Make sure to post proof of payment on site post. |
| Check-in / out | In — · Out 02:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 20 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 20 marked accessible in the listing |
| Amenities, as reported | Vault toilets |
| Phone | 606-864-4163 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-05-16.
From the official listing
Overview S-Tree Campground sits on a ridge above Horse Lick Creek near McKee in Jackson County, KY. Each of the 20 first-come, first-served campsites has a picnic table, tent pad, fire ring and lantern pole. The campground's small first come, first serve picnic area features a historic shelter that was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The campground is popular with off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts due to its proximity to Renfro Loop OHV Trail #302.
Recreation Day users please, park at the trail head.
Hiking
Biking
OHV
Bouldering
Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (606) 864-4163. Nearby Attractions Mill Creek MGMT area
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Charges & Cancellations If you used Recreation.gov to pay for site please contact Recreation.gov
If you paid on site using the Fee Tube, please contact London Ranger Station with any questions.
Directions, from the listing
From Berea: travel east on KY 21E (Chestnut/Big Hill Road) for approximately 5 miles until it ends at US 421. Turn right (south) on US 421. Take US 421 west for approximately 18 miles to McKee KY, then turn right (south) on KY 89 for 3 miles, make a slight right (west) on Forest Service Road 43 (S-Tree Road). Go 1 mile, turn left (south) on Forest Service Road 20 and follow the signs.
From McKee: Take US 421 west from McKee for 0.5 mile. Turn left (south) on KY 89 for 3 miles, make a slight right (west) on Forest Service Road 43 (S-Tree Road). Go 1 mile, turn left (south) on Forest Service Road 20 and follow the signs.
** GPS may tell you to go Tussey Hill Rd. instead of Forest Service Road 43. Tussey Hill Road was used when work was being done on Road 43. Tussey Hill has big curves and may not be suitable for long truck/trailer set ups.
Trip Card — S-Tree Campground
London · Kentucky · Daniel Boone National Forest
| Agency | FS · U.S. Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Location | London · Kentucky · Daniel Boone National Forest |
| Fees | Payment must be made with in 30 minutes of occupying the Campsite. Pay using scan and pay via Rec.gov app or by using the fee tube on site. Make sure to post proof of payment o… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 20 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10388467 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.