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Established Camping
Backcountry Camping — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Backcountry Camping in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is located near varied terrain with forests and river views. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Big South Fork Scenic Railway and Twin Arches, offering opportunities for exploration and sightseeing.
Description
Although there are no designated backcountry sites, you can help minimize impact by using an existing site rather than creating a new one. No campsite shall be left unattended for more than 24 hours.
Camping is not permitted at a location within 100 feet of the centerline of or visible from any paved road.
No camping is permitted at developed parking areas. Camping is allowed near developed parking areas when the campsite is at least 100 feet from the parking area and is not visible from the parking area. Camping is not allowed within 300 feet of the Leatherwood Ford day use area north of the Leatherwood Ford parking area.
Developed parking areas are those designated by the 2005 General Management Plan and/or as signed: Yahoo Falls, Alum Ford, Yamacraw, Blue Heron Overlooks, Blue Heron and access areas along river, East Rim Overlook, Leatherwood Ford, West Entrance, Charit Creek, Twin Arches, Burnt Mill Bridge, Peters Bridge, Bear Creek Overlook, Brewster Bridge, and Honey Creek Overlook.
Location
Backcountry Camping — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
36.431298 N
84.647421 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Detours Nearby
Bear Creek Horse Camp — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
58 min away
Trace Branch Dispersed - Rock Creek Road
1 hr 13 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 18 min from Knoxville
- 1 hr 57 min from Morristown
- 2 hrs 13 min from Cleveland
- 2 hrs 27 min from Chattanooga
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Dispersed
Features
FREE established camping
Enjoy camping on government land. Limited or no services at this camping area.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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