Stearns Ranger District

3320 US 27 North
Whitley City, KY 42653
606-376-5323

Counties: McCreary, Wayne, and Whitley (see map)
Acreage: 114,860
Ranger: Fred Noack

The Stearns Ranger District features two state Wild Rivers, (Rock Creek and Cumberland), and two federal candidates for National Wild and Scenic River designation (Marsh Creek and Rock Creek). The district surrounds the northern portion of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

More detailed Stearns map

District Features:
• Rock Creek, a "Blue Ribbon" trout fishery.
• Big South Fork River
• Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail
• Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
• Appletree Shooting Range

• Natural Arch Scenic Area
• Beaver Creek Wilderness Area

Recreation Facilities:
• 4 campgrounds
• 3 picnic areas
• 119 miles of trails

Title: Stearns Ranger District  
Last Updated: August 18, 2009