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Bear Creek Horse Camp — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area

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Bear Creek Horse Camp, near Oneida, Tennessee, is a fantastic spot for those who love the great outdoors, especially if you’re into horseback riding. This campground is set up with horse facilities, making it a prime location for equestrian enthusiasts, but it’s also a peaceful retreat for anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

The campground is clean and well-maintained, with amenities like drinking water and picnic tables. Visitors have raved about the awesome hiking trails that offer stunning scenery, perfect for a day of exploration. One camper noted, “Awesome trails to hike with beautiful scenery,” which really captures the essence of what you can expect here.

If you’re not bringing horses, don’t worry; many guests have enjoyed their stay without them. The atmosphere is friendly and quiet, making it a great getaway for anyone looking to relax. Plus, the nearby Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area offers a ton of activities, from fishing to rock climbing, ensuring you’ll never run out of things to do.

So whether you’re saddling up or just kicking back, Bear Creek Horse Camp has a little something for everyone. Just remember to pack your sense of adventure!

Description

National Park Service

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Overview

Bear Creek Horse Camp is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

Recreation

Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors.

Natural Features

Big South Fork is located in north-central Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky in some of the most rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau. The park encompasses approximately 125,000 acres including rocky gorges and forested plateaus.

Nearby Attractions

Just a few miles from the campground is Blue Heron Mine, also known as Mine 18, a historic abandoned mining town that has been rebuilt as an outdoor museum. Visitors can hear audio presentations from actual people who lived in the community in the 1950s.

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Location

Bear Creek Horse Camp — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is located in Tennessee

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Directions

For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm

Address

4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN 37841

Coordinates

36.641075 N
84.5236444 W

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  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
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  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups

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Hailey S.
Reviewed Oct. 12, 2021

Nice, quiet campground.

Each campground had a place for horses, the campground was clean, easy to drive, easy to set up, and the bath house was very clean. Awesome trails to hike with beautiful scenery.

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Nate H.
Reviewed Dec. 19, 2020

Some of the best camping in the Southeast

Big South Fork is the perfect place for the outdoor enthusiast. Literally anything you want to do, you can find it here- horseback riding, ATV riding, hiking, biking, rock climbing, kayaking, backpacking, camping, fishing, hunting, swimming... I could go on, but you get the point. I have spent a lot of time here, and it’s at the top of my list for places in the Southeast. The Big South Fork river is some of the best smallmouth fishing around. I love the backcountry camping in BSF, it’s so peaceful, and beautiful. There are several campsites that people have made stone firepits and log/rock seating, it has the feel of the AT without as many people. The Burnt Mill area is awesome, but the hike can be challenging, but it is so worth it. You can find a great backcountry site off of nearly every trail in there. I love to stop by a local staple for a good cheeseburger basket and a milkshake at Flonnies Drive In on the corner of hwy 63 and hwy 27, if you get the chance, treat yourself!

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Shelly S.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Oct. 10, 2016

Very horse oriented :)

Stayed here in April, very quiet! Off to itself. Totally set up for the horse crowd with plenty of horse room :) there is a day use parking and unloading area and direct access to the horse trails. Very open and well maintained. Make sure you have the horse power for the hills going out. I had to back down the gravel hill and get a second run to make it up!

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Dan N.
Reviewed Aug. 31, 2016

Great area for horse trips

We stayed here even though we didn’t have horses, but those with horses have priority. According to the others at the campground, there are a lot of horse camps and facilities in this area, if you do have horses this is an excellent area to explore. Good hiking trails too. Campground was clean and barely smelled like a farm despite being filled with horses.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Bear Creek Horse Camp — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area have RV hookups?

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    Bear Creek Horse Camp — Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area allows vehicles up to 100 feet.

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