Stearns District

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

Counties: McCreary, Wayne, and Whitley
Acreage: 114,323

The Stearns 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

Recreation Facilities:
• 3 campgrounds
• 1 picnic area
• 90 miles of trails

Title:Stearns District  
Last Updated: March 17, 2005