Barren Fork Horse Camp
USFS · Horse Camp · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Horse Camp
- Hours
- Open 24 hours/day
- Reservations
- fs.usda.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Cades Cove New Dump Station · 89.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 36.7756, -84.4680
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Barren Fork Horse Camp is located off Barren Fork Road (#684) about 1 mile past US 27 and the Stearns Ranger District Office. From 1881 to 1935, the area was the site of a coal mining town operated by the Barren Fork Mining and Coal Company. Today, the campground offers 41 campsites that accommodate horse trailers and RVs up to 35 feet. A picnic shelter at the campground is available for group-use. Several interconnecting trails provide miles of riding pleasure. A nearby pond has water for horses. Visitors can also enjoy fishing at a nearby pond.
From the USFS.
Is Barren Fork Horse Camp free?
No. Barren Fork Horse Camp charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through fs.usda.gov.
How do I get to Barren Fork Horse Camp?
From Somerset, take US 27 south 22 miles. 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 Ranger District office. From Stearns Ranger District Office, take Barren Fork Road (Forest Service Road 684) for 0.8 miles. Turn right at the split in road. Go 0.1 mile to campground at right.
Nearby
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
