Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area


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.

Please use the following link to learn more about how to get here from various locations.

  • 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

  • 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

Big South Fork NRRA in Fall

Big South Fork NRRA in Fall

Big South Fork NRRA in Fall