About Stearns Visitor Contact Station
Facilities Ask a ranger what to do in the park; restrooms; park permits.
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Stearns Visitor Contact Station
Revelo, Kentucky · McCreary County · Facility
Facilities Ask a ranger what to do in the park; restrooms; park permits.
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Weather at Stearns Visitor Contact Station
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
78°/55°
💧 1%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:03 AM ↓ 5:38 PM
Wed
Heavy Rain
72°/60°
💧 38%🌬 20mph
↑ 7:04 AM ↓ 5:37 PM
Thu
Overcast
68°/51°
💧 2%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:05 AM ↓ 5:36 PM
Fri
Overcast
62°/45°
💧 2%🌬 9mph
↑ 7:06 AM ↓ 5:36 PM
Sat
Light Drizzle
54°/37°
💧 1%🌬 7mph
↑ 7:07 AM ↓ 5:35 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
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How to Get There
Location: Stearns, approximately 0.25 of a mile west of Highway 27, just off Highway 92. Also located three miles south of Whitley City, and 18 miles north of Oneida, Tennessee.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Stearns Visitor Contact Station
Heading to Stearns Visitor Contact Station? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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