Blue Heron Campground
Blue Heron Campground
Blue Heron Campground offers 45 spacious sites with water and electric hookups, flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station, accommodating both RV and tent camping on the Kentucky side of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area.
The campground provides access to hiking, biking, horseback riding trails, and fishing opportunities on the main river (Tennessee or Kentucky license required), with nearby attractions including the historic Blue Heron Mining Community and Big South Fork Scenic Railway.
The campground operates April through November on a reservation system and requires proper food storage due to black bear activity in the area.
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