National Park Service

Horseback riders cross the Big South Fork River at Station Camp.

Established in 1974 Big South Fork was designated as both a National Recreation Area and a National River. The National Recreation Area designation was deemed appropriate due to the area’s proximity to a large number of metropolitan areas and the potential the area exhibited for outdoor recreational activities.

While still managing Big South Fork in such a manner as to protect the area’s natural and cultural resources, the park is also managed in a way which will provide visitors with the opportunity to engage in a wide range of healthy outdoor recreational activities.

Some of the most popular recreational activities available at Big South Fork include;

• Camping
• Hiking
• Horseback Riding
• Mountain Bike Riding
• Paddling
• Hunting
• Fishing
• Photography
• Star Gazing
• Sightseeing

While this information will aid in planning your visit to Big South Fork, it is still recommended that you stop by one of the park’s two visitor centers to obtain all the information needed for a safe and enjoyable experience.