S-Tree Campground
Federal campground in Daniel Boone National Forest
Location: London, KY, KY
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$20 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/s-tree-campground to be notified when sites open up.
S-Tree Campground offers 20 first-come, first-served tent sites with picnic tables and fire rings on a ridge above Horse Lick Creek. The campground is popular with OHV enthusiasts due to proximity to Renfro Loop OHV Trail #302 and features a historic 1930s CCC shelter.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, Red-shouldered Hawk present in area
Insider tips for S-Tree Campground: Book early — federal campground with first-come, first-served sites Avoid camping after hard rains as some sites can become muddy 4-wheel drive vehicle recommended for trail access due to rutted conditions
Skip S-Tree Campground if: Expecting hookups — no hookups available. Visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. Prefer developed amenities — limited to fire rings and picnic tables.
Best time to visit S-Tree Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Craigs Creek Group Area (LONDON, KY), Holly Bay (LONDON, KY), Laurel River Lake Picnic Area (London, KY), Grove (LONDON, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at S-Tree Campground
Cell signal at S-Tree Campground (London, KY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground with first-come, first-served sites
Avoid camping after hard rains as some sites can become muddy
4-wheel drive vehicle recommended for trail access due to rutted conditions
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 righ
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Daniel Boone National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Daniel Boone National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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