Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve

At 3,055 acres, Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve in Harlan County protects the largest old growth forest in the commonwealth. Located on Pine Mountain, this diverse ecological area contains one of the largest old-growth forests in the eastern United States. Many of the trees tower over 100 feet above the forest floor. A trail system approximately four and a half miles in length is open for public use.

Contact Us: Kyle Napier
Telephone: (502) 573-2886
Mailing Address:
114 West Kentucky Ave.
Pineville, KY 40977
E-mail: naturepreserves@ky.gov
Website: www.naturepreserves.ky.gov

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Hours:
Open year round during daylight hours and limited to foot travel only

Directions:
From I-75, take exit 29 onto US Hwy. 25E at Corbin. Travel South onto US 25E to Pineville. Turn off onto US Hwy 119 and travel north for 23.5 miles. Turn left on KY 840 at a sign for Camp Blanton. Follow KY 840 for approximately 2 miles. Parking for the Preserve is adjacent to Camp Blanton.