About S-Tree Campground
S-Tree Campground sits on a ridge above Horse Lick Creek near McKee in Jackson County, Kentucky. A small picnic area features a historic picnic shelter that was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The campground receives heavy weekend use from off-highway vehicle users who ride the adjacent [Sheltowee Trace National Recreation Trail](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39692), Section 25 and the [Renfro Loop Trail.](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/dbnf/recreation/recarea/?recid=39622) These trails may be accessed from the campground. This campground cannot accommodate trailers 25 feet or more due to one lane roads and no turn-outs. Each campsite has a picnic table, tent pad, fire ring and lantern pole. Vault toilets are centrally located. Campsites and shelter are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Loop A has two double…
- Season: Half of the campground is open all year; one loop closed seasonally.
- Managed by: USFS - Daniel Boone National Forest
- Where: 6 mi southwest of McKee, KY · 37.38679, -84.07175
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Apr–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renfro Loop | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | at camp | 4.4 mi |
| Renfro Connector | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | at camp | 0.6 mi |
| Sheltowee Trace | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.3 mi | 22.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Propane: 21.9 mi
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