Bandy Creek Visitor Center is open daily, except Christmas. Center staff is available to provide visitors with information they need for a safe and enjoyable visit to the park and region.  In addition to maps and park specific information, backcountry permits are available. Eastern National maintains an outlet in the Center.

Visitor Center hours through September 30 2006, are 8:00 to 4:00 Sunday thru Thursday and 8:00 to 8:00 Friday and Saturday.  The remainder of the year hours are 8:00 to 4:00 (Eastern Time). For additional information call (423) 286-7275.

Stearns Depot Visitor Center is located in the Big South Fork Scenic Railway Depot in downtown Stearns, Kentucky in partnership with the McCreary County Heritage Foundation.  The Center staff is available to provide visitors with the information the need for a safe and enjoyable visit to the park and region.  Eastern National also maintains an outlet in the depot. 

The Center is open daily from May through October from 9:00 to 5:30. From November through April, hours may vary. Calling ahead is suggested. For additional information call (606) 376-5073.

Blue Heron Mining Community is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork via KY 742.  The facility is open for visitation at any time; interpretive rangers are present from April through October.  During non-staffed times, visitors may tour the facility, visit the structures, view displays and listen to the audio programs.  For additional information call (606) 376-3787.