Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Reviewed Jul. 6, 2020

Like the Smokies, without the crowds

Big South Fork NRRA is definitely one of my favorite places in Tennessee. It stretches into Kentucky’s too. So much to do and see, and the hiking and camping is equal to the Smokies in my opinion, except there’s no crowds, no traffic, not many people! It’s great! There’s a few campgrounds in BSF, like Bandy Creek and Station Camp,and they are excellent spots, but the backcountry is where it’s at n the BSF! I have found so many excellent camp sites along the river and in the forest, and I’ve always been able to find one with plenty of privacy on any given weekend. There’s lots of hiking, 4-wheeling, fishing, swimming, mountain biking, horse riding, kayaking, rock climbing, etc here. The possibilities are endless! The sounds at night are so peaceful and relaxing, and the lightning bugs put on quite a show in the summer! I tried to make a video, I don’t think you can see them, but you can hear the woods at night!

  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
  • Review photo of Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area by Lori H., July 6, 2020
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