About this campground
Hiking and fishing opportunities are abundant at Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area. Enjoy hiking trails that meander along the Jackson River, or break out that rod and reel as the trout stocked waters are popular amongst fly and traditional fishermen alike.
Getting there
From the Intersection of State Route 39 and US 220: Go north on US 220 about seven miles to SR 623 on the left. Follow SR 623 about two miles to the national forest boundary and the beginning of the Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area.
Activities
- BIKING
- HIKING
- HUNTING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- BEARDS MOUNTAIN (FT #459) - WSRDGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest13 mi
- BRUSHY RIDGE (FT#456) - WSRDGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest14 mi
- Walter Robinson Canoe Access PointGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest25 mi
- James River Ranger DistrictGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest28 mi
- Roaring Run Day Use AreaKentucky32 mi
- Glenwood-Pedlar Ranger DistrictGeorge Washington & Jefferson National Forest39 mi
Explore more Kentucky camping
Poor Farm Dispersed Recreation Area doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Kentucky campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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