Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

About

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.

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

Location

36.5348388, -84.66506688