Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

National Recreation Area · Tennessee · National Park Service

Camping

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.

Plan your visit

Trails & hiking

Biking · Mountain Biking · Hiking · Horseback Riding

Camping

Camping · Backcountry Camping · RV Camping

Site types & reservations: see the official site.

Know before you go

Phone: 4235699778
Official site: www.nps.gov
Managed by: National Park Service

Getting there

Directions on Google Maps →

Things to do

Highlights: Arts · Photography · Industry · Mining · Wars and Conflicts · Civil War · Animals · Birds · Fire · Geology · Grasslands · Night Sky · Astronomy · Rock Landscapes and Features · Arches · Scenic Views · Trails · Unique Species

Activities & features: Arts and Culture · Astronomy · Stargazing · Boating · Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) · Climbing · Rock Climbing · Fishing · Freshwater Fishing · Food · Picnicking · Horse Trekking · Hunting and Gathering · Hunting · Paddling · Junior Ranger Program · Tubing · Swimming · Pool Swimming · Wildlife Watching · Birdwatching · Park Film · Shopping · Bookstore and Park Store