Owsley County Tourism

In the heart of Eastern Kentucky’s stretch of Appalachian mountains lies the beautiful backcountry of Owsley County. Daniel Boone once camped and claimed land in this Appalachian mountain hamlet, which remains mostly populated by descendants of settlers to this day. Familial and community bonds run deep, with a populace that shares a collective historical and cultural legacy uncommon in most parts of the country.

Owsley County is located in the Southern Cumberland forestry region featuring approximately 198 square miles of beautiful wooded hillsides, meadows and streams, and a portion of the Daniel Boone National Forest. The forests are made up primarily of hardwoods including white oak, red oak and hickory. Wildlife abounds. The South Fork of the Kentucky River flows through the county. Scenic back roads offer peaceful mountain vistas, wildlife viewing, historic barns and bridges, and gently rolling farmland.

Owsley County also lies within the Mountain Parkway Trails Corridor, an outdoor-lover's delight. Featuring Red River Gorge, Natural Bridge State Park and Daniel Boone National Forest, this corridor is not only strikingly beautiful but also full of adventure waiting to happen.

Owsley County's stunningly scenic countryside is framed by woods and mountains, with meandering creeks carving their way through farmlands, forests, hollows and hills. The beauty of this enchanted area offers a welcomed respite to visitors from the hustle and bustle of cities and suburbs.