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Whitewater
Big South Fork of the Cumberland River is free-flowing with no dam controls. Check the river gauge readings before your river trip. Heavy rains can cause flooding and make river use dangerous. Always use a personal flotation device when on the river. More »
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Steep Road Grade
There is a 13% grade for an approximate 5 mile stretch on Highway 297 between Bandy Creek Road on the west of the river and Headquarters on the east side. This is called the gorge. Use caution when traveling with recreational campers or horse trailers. More »
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Firewood Quarantine
Firewood Ban is in effect for the park. Only firewood from the surrounding counties of Scott, Morgan, Pickett, and Fentress in Tennessee and McCreary in Kentucky can be brought into the park. Firewood is for sale or you may use dead and down wood. More »
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Black Bears
Black bears are found within this area. Store all food, cooking items, feed, cosmetics and coolers properly when in the campgrounds or when using the backcountry. More »
Big South Fork to Hold Blood Drive
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Contact: Howard Duncan, 423-569-9778
The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will be sponsoring a blood drive in cooperation with Medic on Monday, August 22, 2011. The donation location will be Big South Fork park headquarters, and donation times will be from 8:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The park headquarters is located on Highway 297 (Leatherwood Road) west of Oneida, Tennessee. Employees of Big South Fork have been donating blood thru Medic for many years. This year, friends, family and area citizens will have the opportunity to donate thru this blood drive. |
Did You Know?
In the mid-1990's black bear were released in Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area to study relocation techniques and to determine whether adequate habitat existed in the area. There are now an estimated 40 - 50 bear living in and around the park. More...