## 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.

## Facilities

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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Bear Creek Horse Camp is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. <h2>Recreation</h2>
Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. <h2>Facilities</h2>
Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
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. 
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

Trees shadow over gravel parking pad with picnic table nearby

Unpaved campsite with picnic table, fire ring, lantern hook and uncovered stalls for horses.

Bear Creek Horse Camp

Horse corrals sit near green canopy of forest behind the gravel tent pad of a campsite.

Accessible walkway into the bathhouse at Bear Creek Horse Camp.

Bear Creek Campground - KY

## Overview

Blue Heron Campground is a rustic and spacious campground, situated on the
Kentucky side of The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast
and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational
activities.

## Recreation

Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking,
hiking and horseback riding for visitors.  
  
The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering
fishing opportunities.

## Facilities

Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking,
hiking and horseback riding for visitors.  
  
The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering
fishing opportunities.

## Natural Features

The 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 of both rocky gorges and forested
plateaus.  
  
Numerous pristine streams unite with the free-flowing Big South Fork of the
Cumberland River. Over thousands of years, this ceaselessly moving water has
carved the sandstone of the plateau into impressive cliffs, arches and
chimneys that are found throughout the park.

## 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. The Big South Fork Scenic Railway Depot is located
about 9 miles away in the town of Stearns, which offers train rides and other
educational opportunities for campers. More information can be found online at
https://bsfsry.com. Additional attractions include the Daniel Boone National
Forest and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, offering additional recreation
opportunities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Blue Heron Campground is a rustic and spacious campground, situated on the Kentucky side of The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational activities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. 
<br/><br/>
The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. 
<br/><br/>
The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The 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 of both rocky gorges and forested plateaus. 
<br/><br/>
Numerous pristine streams unite with the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. Over thousands of years, this ceaselessly moving water has carved the sandstone of the plateau into impressive cliffs, arches and chimneys that are found throughout the park.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.
  
The Big South Fork Scenic Railway Depot is located about 9 miles away in the town of Stearns, which offers train rides and other educational opportunities for campers. More information can be found online at https://bsfsry.com. 
  
Additional attractions include the Daniel Boone National Forest and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, offering additional recreation opportunities.

Car driving towards the campground kiosk at Blue Heron Campground.

BLUE HERON CAMPGROUND

Paved roadway into Blue Heron Campground.

Picnic table sits on gravel tent pad under the shade of a nearby tree.

Campground kiosk in front of the bathhouse in the campground.

Picnic table sits on gravel tent pad with bathhouse in background

Blue Heron Campground

## Overview

Alum Ford Campground is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork
seven miles west of Whitley City, Kentucky at the end of Highway 700. The
campground consists of six campsites each with picnic table and fire ring.

## Recreation

The campground is located adjacent to the Alum Ford Boat Launch, providing
access for motorized and non-motorized watercraft to this remote section of
the Big South Fork River where it becomes Lake Cumberland. The Sheltowee Trace
National Recreational Trail also passes through the campground. The Sheltowee
Trace is a 260-mile back country trail through Daniel Boone National Forest,
Big South Fork NRRA, and Natural Bridge, Cumberland Falls, & Pickett State
Parks in Kentucky and Tennessee.

## Facilities

The campground is located adjacent to the Alum Ford Boat Launch, providing
access for motorized and non-motorized watercraft to this remote section of
the Big South Fork River where it becomes Lake Cumberland. The Sheltowee Trace
National Recreational Trail also passes through the campground. The Sheltowee
Trace is a 260-mile back country trail through Daniel Boone National Forest,
Big South Fork NRRA, and Natural Bridge, Cumberland Falls, & Pickett State
Parks in Kentucky and Tennessee.

## Natural Features

This small campground sits above the Alum Ford Boat Ramp which provides access
to the Big South Fork River.

## Nearby Attractions

The Big South Fork Scenic Railway Depot is located about 9 miles away in the
town of Stearns, which offers train rides and other educational opportunities
for campers. More information can be found online at https://bsfsry.com.

Just a few miles from Stearns 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.

Additional attractions include the Daniel Boone National Forest and Cumberland
Falls State Resort Park, offering additional recreation opportunities.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Alum Ford Campground is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork seven miles west of Whitley City, Kentucky at the end of Highway 700. The campground consists of six campsites each with picnic table and fire ring.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The campground is located adjacent to the Alum Ford Boat Launch, providing access for motorized and non-motorized watercraft to this remote section of the Big South Fork River where it becomes Lake Cumberland. The Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail also passes through the campground. The Sheltowee Trace is a 260-mile back country trail through Daniel Boone National Forest, Big South Fork NRRA, and Natural Bridge, Cumberland Falls, & Pickett State Parks in Kentucky and Tennessee.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground is located adjacent to the Alum Ford Boat Launch, providing access for motorized and non-motorized watercraft to this remote section of the Big South Fork River where it becomes Lake Cumberland. The Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail also passes through the campground. The Sheltowee Trace is a 260-mile back country trail through Daniel Boone National Forest, Big South Fork NRRA, and Natural Bridge, Cumberland Falls, & Pickett State Parks in Kentucky and Tennessee.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>This small campground sits above the Alum Ford Boat Ramp which provides access to the Big South Fork River. </p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>The Big South Fork Scenic Railway Depot is located about 9 miles away in the town of Stearns, which offers train rides and other educational opportunities for campers. More information can be found online at https://bsfsry.com. </p>
<p>Just a few miles from Stearns 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.  </p>
<p>Additional attractions include the Daniel Boone National Forest and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, offering additional recreation opportunities.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Alum Ford Campground

## Overview

Station Camp Campground (also known as Station Camp Horse Camp) is located on
the Tennessee side of the park.

## Recreation

Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking,
hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The Big South Fork River provides
opportunities for all water-sports.

## Facilities

Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking,
hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The Big South Fork River provides
opportunities for all water-sports.

## 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.

## contact_info

This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general
information, please call: (423) 569-9778.

## Nearby Attractions

Just a few miles down the road is the Station Camp River Access where most
horseback riders cross the river to access numerous trails. The river access
has a picnic area and vault toilets.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Station Camp Campground (also known as Station Camp Horse Camp) is located on the Tennessee side of the park. </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The Big South Fork River provides opportunities for all water-sports. </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The Big South Fork River provides opportunities for all water-sports. </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (423) 569-9778.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Just a few miles down the road is the Station Camp River Access where most horseback riders cross the river to access numerous trails. The river access has a picnic area and vault toilets. </p>

Rocky parking pad with campsite nearby.

Picnic table sits on gravel pad near woodline.

Station Camp Campground

## Overview

Bandy Creek is a spacious and modern campground, situated in The Big South
Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land
that offers visitors countless recreational activities.

## Recreation

Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking,
hiking and horseback riding for visitors. A swimming pool, along with on-site
volleyball court, playgrounds and ball fields, make Bandy Creek an ideal spot
for families. The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away,
offering fishing opportunities.

## Facilities

Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking,
hiking and horseback riding for visitors. A swimming pool, along with on-site
volleyball court, playgrounds and ball fields, make Bandy Creek an ideal spot
for families. The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away,
offering fishing opportunities.

## Natural Features

The 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.  
  
Numerous pristine streams unite with the free-flowing Big South Fork of the
Cumberland River. Over thousands of years, ceaselessly moving water has carved
the sandstone of the plateau into impressive cliffs, arches and chimneys,
which are found throughout the park.

## Nearby Attractions

Located just under 20 miles from Bandy Creek is the 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Bandy Creek is a spacious and modern campground, situated in The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational activities.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. 
  
A swimming pool, along with on-site volleyball court, playgrounds and ball fields, make Bandy Creek an ideal spot for families. 
  
The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. 
  
A swimming pool, along with on-site volleyball court, playgrounds and ball fields, make Bandy Creek an ideal spot for families. 
  
The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The 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. 
<br/><br/>
Numerous pristine streams unite with the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. Over thousands of years, ceaselessly moving water has carved the sandstone of the plateau into impressive cliffs, arches and chimneys, which are found throughout the park.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Located just under 20 miles from Bandy Creek is the 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.

Entrance station of the Bandy Creek Campground with a drive-thru window.

BANDY CREEK

Sparkling water in the swimming pool at Bandy Creek Campground.

Swimming pool with reclining chairs placed around the edge of the pool

Fifth-wheel horse trailer with living quarters sitting in a campsite in Loop B

Bandy Creek Campground road with fifth-wheel horse trailer in a campsite in Loop B. Grass and green trees.

Typical campsite with picnic table, fire ring, lantern hook and tent pad.

Fall camping Bandy Creek.

Campsite post with loop and number are on each site. This one is site 1 in Loop B.

BANDY CREEK B1 post

One of the two bathhouses in Loop A that has hot water showers and flush toilets.

Bandy Creek Campground with fifth-wheel horse trailer in a campsite in Loop B. Grass and green trees.

Bandy Creek Campground with motor home in a campsite in Loop D. Grass and green trees plenty of shade.

D loop paved roads with green grass and plenty of shade trees.

BANDY CREEK D Loop nice sites plenty of shade

1 of 2 playgrounds.  This is in Section D. Plenty of Shade and soft sand.

D Loop Section

Playground

BANDY CREEK Campground Office

Entrance Station, Campground Office

A loop Tent section, no electricity in the A loop, big, shaded sites.

BANDY CREEK A Loop Tent section with trees, green grass and plenty of shade.

Entrance into the campground

Bandy Creek

Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National
River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the
Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges
and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been
developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational
activities.

Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.

Bear Creek Campground - KY

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Nearby Campgrounds

Blue Heron Campground

Alum Ford Campground

Station Camp Campground

Bandy Creek