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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

KY,TN

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Park Alerts (6)

Temporary Closure of Blue Heron Campground Sites 1-6: The following campsites at Blue Heron Campground 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 are closed due to the close proximity of campsites to fruit-bearing trees that are used by black bears. This closure will restrict...
The Use of Drones is Prohibited at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area: Currently, the use of drones is prohibited at Big South Fork and all National Parks. Detailed information about the policy is available...
Big South Fork Announces Temporary Closure of Blue Heron Tipple Bridge: Big South Fork NRRA has announced the temporary closure of the historic Blue Heron Tipple Bridge, effective immediately in the interest of visitor safety. A recent bridge safety inspection conducted b...

About Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

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.

Available Activities

Arts and Culture
Astronomy
Stargazing
Biking
Mountain Biking
Boating
Camping
Backcountry Camping
Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)
RV Camping
Climbing
Rock Climbing
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Food
Picnicking
Hiking
Horse Trekking
Horseback Riding
Hunting and Gathering
Hunting
Paddling
Junior Ranger Program
Tubing
Swimming
Pool Swimming
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film
Shopping
Bookstore and Park Store

Weather

The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes eclipsing 90 degrees.

The low temperatures in winter often dip below freezing. Spring sees the most amount of precipitation, but rainfall can occur in various amounts throughout the year.

Getting There

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Hours

Park Operating Hours

The park is always open.

Contact

4235699778(Voice)
4235695505(Fax)
biso_information@nps.gov

Location

KY,TN

36.5348, -84.6651

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