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Campground · USDA Forest Service · Daniel Boone National Forest

S-Tree Campground

Near McKee, Kentucky · 37.38680, -84.07170

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Campsite
Photo: USFS. Data source: Recreation.gov · source
Individual sites imported20
ReservationAccepted
Maximum RV lengthNot verified
ElectricNot verified
WaterNot verified
PetsSome sites allow

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.

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Official notices

S-Tree campground has no running water or electricity. A dumpster is located on site for trash disposal.

Quiet time is 10 pm to 6 am. Generators must be turned off during quiet hours.

About S-Tree Campground

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

Sheltowee TH

Charges & Cancellations

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If you paid on site using the Fee Tube, please contact London Ranger Station with any questions.

Campsite availability

Campground calendar

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October 2026
  • A Available
  • R Reserved
  • F First-come, first-served
  • X Not reservable / not available
  • NYR Not yet released
Campsite list · Recreation.gov RIDB

Individual campsites (20)

Site-level fields prevent campground amenities from being applied to every campsite. Open a site for its photos, dimensions and fit check.

Campsite API
01Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 1
People 16 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating DoubleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
02Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 2
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
03Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 3
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
04Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 4Picnic ShelterSign+1
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 4 official photos
05Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
campsite 5
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
06Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 6
People 16 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating DoubleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
07Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 7
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
08Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 8
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
09Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 9
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
10Loop A · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 10
People 16 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating DoubleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
11Loop B · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets
12Loop B · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 12
People 16 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating DoubleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
13Loop B · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 13
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
14Loop B · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 14
People 16 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating DoubleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
15Loop B · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 15
People 16 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating DoubleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
16Loop B · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 16
People 16 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating DoubleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
17Loop B · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 17
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
18Loop B · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets
19Loop B · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets
20Loop B · STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Overnight
Campsite 20
People 8 peopleVehicles UnknownMax vehicle UnknownEntry UnknownDriveway 12 ft · gravelSite size 7×7 ftTent pad 18×? ftShade PartialCampfire YesElectric UnknownWater hookup NoSewer No hookupPets YesCheck-in / out UnknownSite rating UnknownLocation rating GoodCapacity rating SingleAccess Drive-In
Accessible site Pets 1 official photo
Seasons & fees

Facility rates

Facility rates by season dates, as published on Recreation.gov.

Season datesSite typeNightly / daily rates *
First-come, First-served Season
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026		Double
STANDARD NONELECTRIC		$20
First-come, First-served Season
Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2026		Single
STANDARD NONELECTRIC		$15

* Displayed rates do not reflect discounts, taxes, or incremental charges. Current fees are confirmed only on Recreation.gov.

Rules & cancellations

Reservation rules

Reservation rules descriptions, payment and fee notes and the cancellation policy published by the managing agency.

Rule nameDescriptionWhen?
Max Changes
0 change(s) per reservation		0 change(s) per reservationAll Year
Scan and Pay
1 · S&P Only		This is a Scan and Pay campground. There are no refunds, modifications, cancellations, or other fee changes allowed with Scan and Pay payments. This system is the same as putting cash into a fee tube and cannot be refunded.All Year
Allow Mid Stay Modification
1		1All Year
Max Transaction Reservations
0 reservations per transaction		0 reservations per transactionAll Year
Max Simultaneous Reservations
0 reservations		0 reservationsAll Year

Payment and 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.

Changes and cancellations

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If you paid on site using the Fee Tube, please contact London Ranger Station with any questions.

Facility information

Facility information

Official activities, amenities, directions, contact details and links from the managing agency's record.

Official source · Recreation.gov RIDB · verified Oct 21, 2026

Amenities

  • Accessible Grills
  • Accessible Sites
  • Accessible Vault Toilets
  • Campfire Rings
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Day Use Area
  • Off-Road Vehicle Trails
  • Parking Area
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Picnic Tables
  • Self Pay Station
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
Managed by
USDA Forest Service
Recreation area
Daniel Boone National Forest
Facility type
Campground
Near
McKee, Kentucky
Time zone
America/New_York

Directions

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.

Contact

Links

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Ratings & reviews

Camper ratings

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Official source · Recreation.gov ratings · verified Oct 21, 2026
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Price and extra fees

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Fee statusPrice unknown

Official fee notes: 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.

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Booking and arrival

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ReservationsAccepted

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Check-in / check-out? / 02:00 PM
Late arrivalNot verified
Self check-inNot verified

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RV compatibility

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Maximum RV length reportedNot verified
Pull-through / back-in sitesNot documented
Big-rig friendly (40 ft+ with pull-through or 45 ft+ driveway)No documented site

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Amenities

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ElectricNot verified
WaterNot verified
SewerNot verified
CampfiresSome sites
Shaded sites20
Sites20

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Quietness

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Quietness indicatorInsufficient reports (0 of 3 needed)
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Quiet hoursNot verified
GeneratorsNot verified
Sites in a designated quiet areaNone documented

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Cell signal & internet

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Remote-work readinessUnknown
Campground Wi-FiNot verified

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Pet rules

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DogsReported at some sites
Per-site pet flags20 allow · 0 don't
CatsNot verified
Pet feeNot verified
Breed / size limitsNot verified
Leash ruleNot verified
Dog walk / off-leash areaNot verified · Not verified

Accessibility

Imported data · Recreation.gov campsite data · verified Oct 21, 2026Report / correct
Campsites flagged accessible20 individual sites
  • Step-free site access: information unavailable
  • Accessible restroom: information unavailable
  • Accessible shower: information unavailable
  • Firm, stable pathways: information unavailable
  • Short distance to facilities: information unavailable
  • Accessible parking: information unavailable
  • Accessible picnic table: information unavailable
  • Accessible trail: information unavailable

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Road access

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Road surfaceNot verified
DifficultyNot verified
High clearance / 4WDNot verified · Not verified
Seasonal accessNot verified
Camping permissionVerify current rules with the agency

Official directions: 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.

Road access never implies camping permission; motor-vehicle maps and directions are not legal authorisation.

Weather and restrictions

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