Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
- Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
- Animals
- At A Glance
- Camping
- Geology
- History
- In A Nutshell
- Just For Kids
- Lodging & Dining
- Natural World
- Park Regulations & Safety
- Plants
- Preservation
- Sights to See
- Things To Do
- Walking & Hiking
- Who's Who at the Park
- Big South Fork River Map
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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
The free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries pass through 90 miles of scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide range of natural and historic features. The area offers a broad range of recreational opportunities including camping, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with its experience in managing river basins, was charged with land acquisition, planning and development of facilities. Now completed, these lands and facilities are operated and maintained by the National Park Service for the benefit and use of the public.IN DEPTH
Animals Birds Birds of the forest interior dominate the landscape in the Big South Fork. Edge species also find some habitat to suit their needs, but birds of open country are...read more
Geology Natural Features & Ecosystems The Big South Fork watershed lies within the Cumberland Plateau, which is in the southern portion of the Appalachian Plateaus structural province. The geology of the...read more
Sights to See Blue Heron Blue Heron, or Mine 18, is an abandoned coal mining town and was a part of the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company's past operation. The Blue Heron mines...read more
Who's Who at the Park Contact Public Affairs All media inquiries should be directed to Steven Seven, the park's Public Information Officer. He may be contacted by: Writing Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area 4564 Leatherwood...read more
Camping Campgrounds 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...read more
History A Tragic Tale The events that occurred April 21 thru June 8, 1933 had a terrible impact on the lives of two families, two communities and many citizens of the...read more
Preservation Centennial Initiative 2016 On August 25, 2006 - the 90th anniversary of the National Park Service - Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne launched the National Park Centennial Initiative to...read more
Just For Kids Be A Junior Ranger The Junior Ranger Program at Big South Fork are available to children of all ages to enjoy. If you are planning on visiting Big South Fork...read more
Natural World Lightscape / Night Sky The quality of the night sky (its relative darkness) throughout the United States, and the World for that matter, has come under siege. The widespread and...read more
Plants Nonnative Species Many non-native species have set up residence in Big South Fork. A non-native is any species that occurs outside its native range as a result of deliberate or...read more
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RECENT NEWS
- Summer Getaway: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area August 19, 2009
- National Parks Still Fighting to Survive September 9, 2008
- National Parks Still Fighting to Survive September 9, 2008
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