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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Campgrounds
 
Motor Home camper at Big South Fork campground.
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Motor home camper set up in Big South Fork campground
 

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area contains five developed campgrounds which are intended to meet the needs of almost any camper visiting the park. 

Two campgrounds, Bandy Creek (TN) and Blue Heron (KY) are highly developed sites with many amenities while the Alum Ford Campground (KY) offers a limited number of primitive campsites.  Two equestrian campgrounds, Bear Creek (KY) and Station Camp (TN) are both highly developed campgrounds operated by concessionaires.
Bear getting food out of a garbage can.
Help protect Big South Fork's Wildlife
Black bears can easily learn to associate garbage with food. Learn how to store your food properly.
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Clouds in the sky
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Get the latest NOAA forcast - links to the NOAA website
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Big South Fork Scenic Railway 
Big South Fork Scenic Railway
Ride the rails to Blue Heron links to Big South Fork Scenic Railway
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Cabin located at Charit Creek Lodge 
Charit Creek Lodge
Charit Creek offers rustic backcountry lodgeing - link to Charit Creek website for more information.
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Archeology dig occuring at Big South Fork  

Did You Know?
In terms of total sites, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area is the most important archaeological location in the Southeast Region of the National Park Service. The 1,335 documented archaeological sites at Big South Fork represent only 20% of the estimated total for the park.
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Last Updated: July 24, 2006 at 22:37 EST