42 of 45 campsites have Food Storage Locker

All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

1 of 45 campsites have Accessible Parking

green grass surrounds paved parking spot next to gravel tent pad

Paved parking area next to picnic table sitting on a gravel tent pad

paved driveway sits next to gravel tent pad with picnic table

Picnic table sits on gravel tent pad in background of a paved parking spot

Grass surrounds the paved parking spot and gravel tent pad with forest in background

Green metal food storage locker sits next to treeline on a gravel tent pad

Grass surrounds a paved parking spot next to gravel tent pad with picnic table.

Paved parking spot next to a gravel tent pad with a picnic table.

Paved parking area next to gravel tent pad and picnic table.

Picnic table sits on gravel tent pad next to paved parking spot in front of treeline.

Gravel tent pad with picnic table sits next to woodline with a small pond in background.

Paved parking spot next to gravel tent pad and picnic table.

Brown numbered post sits next to water spigot and electrical panel near campsite

Brown wooden numbered post sits next to water spigot near paved parking pad on tent site.

Picnic table sits on gravel tent pad near grassy area.

Picnic table sits on gravel tent pad up next to tree line.

Long paved parking spot next to gravel tent pad.

Paved parking spot next to gravel tent pad with picnic table and fire ring.

Tall green trees surround a gravel tent pad with a picnic table and fire ring.

Wooden numbered post sits near paved parking spot next to gravel tent pad and picnic table.

Grassy area in forefront of campsite with paved parking area.

Paved parking pad next to tent pad with gravel.

Paved parking area and tent pad with extended picnic table and raised grill.

Wooden numbered post sits next to paved parking pad and electrical panel.

Paved parking area next to gravel tent pad with picnic table.

Paved parking pad next to picnic table sitting on gravel tent pad.

Trees cast a shade over the paved parking area and gravel tent pad on campsite.

Shade covers a paved and gravel area on a campsite with a picnic table.

Green metal food storage locker sits near lantern post on gravel tent pad.

Bathhouse sits in background with picnic table and green metal food storage locker on a gravel pad.

Paved parking lane next to gravel tent pad and picnic table.

Trees cast shade onto paved parking lane next to gravel tent pad

BLUE HERON CAMPGROUND

Picnic table sits on gravel tent pad with bathhouse in background

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

Blue Heron Campground

<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. 
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The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.<h2>Facilities</h2>
Blue Heron Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern convenience of flush toilets, hot showers and electric hookups. Sites can accommodate both RV and tent camping. 
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The campsites are spacious and provide picnic areas and plenty of shade.<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. 
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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.

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.

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Great Facilities and Amenities

campfire allowed

checkin time

checkout time

driveway entry

firepit

food storage locker

max num of people

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

picnic table

shade

site access

water hookup

Permitted Equipment

tent-43ft

rv-43ft

trailer-43ft

pickup camper-0ft

pop up camper-0ft

vehicle-0ft

5th wheel-0ft

camper van-0ft

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