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Blue Heron - Big South Fork National River Rec Area

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National Park Service

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

The campground consists of six campsites each with picnic table, lantern post and fire ring. Pit toilets are available, but no drinking water.

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  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Cabins
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • Big Rig Friendly

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18 Reviews

Katrin M.
Reviewed Sep. 1, 2022

Quiet little campground

We camped here over the weekend with our dogs. The campground is actually not in Tennessee. It's located on the Kentucky side of Big South Fork. The campsites have a picnic table and a firepit. Our campsite was very nice and private with a big grassy area. The bathhouse was nice and clean. There…

Month of VisitJune
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DThe Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jul. 5, 2022

Camping on the 4th

Nice campground! Electric and water. Site on the incline were tricky with a larger rig. Ours had room but other family rig was tight. The bearproof lockers on each site was a great addition. However, camp maintenance needs to be sure they are free of people's garbage. Family could not use theirs…

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Month of VisitAugust
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Lawrence P.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 11, 2021

Quiet little state park!

Nice secluded place! Very well kept. Facilities are clean and love that they recycle. Sites ate well spaced apart. Pretty level. Each site has lots of room to entertain or just sit out and enjoy the wilderness. Water, electric, firepit and picnic tables at each site as well. Not too many large site…

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Month of VisitMay

Location

Blue Heron - Big South Fork National River Rec Area is located in Kentucky

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Directions

Located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork seven miles west of Whitley City, Kentucky at the end of Highway 700.

Coordinates

36.67745805 N
84.51860736 W

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