Beaver Creek Wilderness
Beaver Creek Wilderness is a 4,816-acre wilderness area in McCreary County, Kentucky. It rises from about 700 to 1,275 ft. The nearest town is Whitley City, 8.1 miles away in a straight line.
Beaver Creek Wilderness map
Beaver Creek Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Whitley City, KY is the nearest town, 8.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Beaver Creek Wilderness is about 1,275 ft, and its lowest about 700 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Beaver Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 4,816 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Stearns Ranger District, 606-376-5323 |
Getting to Beaver Creek Wilderness
- Whitley City, KY is the nearest town, 8.1 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Beaver Creek Wilderness
- Bowman Ridge Trailhead (0.03 mi outside the boundary, 1,111 ft), at 36.9214, -84.4305
- Swain Ridge Trailhead (0.04 mi outside the boundary, 1,121 ft), at 36.9091, -84.4235
- Three Forks Of Beaver Trailhead (0.14 mi outside the boundary, 1,203 ft), at 36.9070, -84.4493
- Middle Ridge Trailhead (0.37 mi outside the boundary, 1,294 ft), at 36.8689, -84.4833
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Public lands next to Beaver Creek Wilderness
- National forestBeaver Creek Wilderness lies inside Daniel Boone National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Kentucky
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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