Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

4564 Leatherwood Road, Oneida, TN, 37841

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

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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 o…

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    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.