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;
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.
Leave No Trace Minimize impacts during your visit to Big South Fork. more...
Camping Camping facilities in Big South Fork more...
Sandstone Arches Big South Fork and the Cumberland Plateau is an area rich in sandstone arches. more...
Big South Fork River Gauges Links to USGS river gauges for Big South Fork, Clear Fork and New River. more...
Did You Know?
Because of its designation as a National River and Recreation Area, Big South Fork allows hunting, fishing and trapping all in accordance with the appropriate state regulations.
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