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Turkey Foot Campground

USFS · Campground · Free

Free

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Cost
Free
Managed by
USFS
Type
Campground
Hours
Open 24 hours/day
Reservations
fs.usda.gov
Coordinates
37.4660, -83.9166
Last verified
September 18, 2026
37.4660° N · 83.9166° W
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Last verifiedSeptember 18, 2026

About this place

Turkey Foot Campground is located off Elsam Fork Road (Forest #345) along the banks of War Fork Creek in Jackson County. The gravel road into the campground is steep. There is a low water ford across the creek at the campground entrance. Each of the 15 primitive, first come, first served sites are equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, tent pad and lantern pole. There is no water, electricity or dump station available in the campground. A playfield with a horseshoe pit is located at the end of camping area alongside the creek. The area serves as a trailhead for the Turkey Foot Loop Trail system.

From the USFS.

Is Turkey Foot Campground free?

Yes. Turkey Foot Campground is free to use. It is managed by the USFS.

How do I get to Turkey Foot Campground?

From US 421: take KY 587 north and turn left onto Forest Road 4 (Turkey Foot Road). Follow FR 4 to FR 345 (Elsam Fork Road). Turn right onto 345 and follow signs to the campground. From Arvel take KY 587 south and turn right onto Forest Road 4 (Turkey Foot Road). Follow FR 4 to FR 345 (Elsam Fork Road). Turn right onto 345 and follow signs to the campground. From Berea: From I-75, take Berea Exit 76. Head east on KY 21. Stay on KY 21E (Big Hill Road) approximately 5 miles until it ends at US 421. Turn right (south) on US 421. Take US 421 west for approximately 18.4 miles to McKee, KY. Turn left onto KY 89. Travel approximately 3 miles on KY 89N and turn right on Macedonia Road for 0.5-mile. Turn left on Forest Service Road #4 (Turkey Foot Road) for 1 mile. The road turns to gravel. After 1.9 miles, turn left onto Forest Service Road 345 (Elsam Fork Road) and follow signs to the campground.

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Nearby

No other services within 50 mi on the record.

SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.

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