Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Oneida, KY

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

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Pet-friendly summary

Pets are allowed within Big South Fork, however, in order to protect your pet and the parks wildlife, all pets must be kept on a leash (no longer than 6 feet) at all times even if you have your dog with you when riding a horse.

Amenities

  • 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

About 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.