S-Tree Campground
Campground · Kentucky · 20 bookable sites ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
- 20
- Bookable sites
- up to 16
- People per site
- 20
- Accessible sites
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
If you used Recreation.gov to pay for site please contact Recreation.gov
If you paid on site using the Fee Tube, please contact London Ranger Station with any questions.
The facts
- 20 bookable sites
- 20 accessible sites
- Up to 16 people per site
- Loops: A, B
Site types
- 20 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
- Water hookups — not available
- Sewer hookups — not available
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, grills.
20 campsites at S-Tree Campground
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 02 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 03 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 04 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 05 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 06 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 07 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 08 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 09 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 10 | A | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 11 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 12 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 13 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 14 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 15 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 16 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 16 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 17 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 18 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 19 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 20 | B | Standard Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
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 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.
Fees and stay limits
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.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about S-Tree Campground
- Can you reserve a site at S-Tree Campground?
- Yes, S-Tree Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does S-Tree Campground have?
- 20 sites.
- Are pets allowed at S-Tree Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at S-Tree Campground.
- Does S-Tree Campground have hookups?
- No hookups are recorded here.
- Are campfires allowed at S-Tree Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at S-Tree Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
- Phone 606-864-4163
- Email SM.FS.R8OC@usda.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-05-16.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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