• Angel Falls Rapid on the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River

    Big South Fork

    National River & Recreation Area KY,TN

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

  • 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 »

BSFNRRA Announces Change in Hog Hunting Season Dates

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Date: August 17, 2011
Contact: Howard Duncan, 423-569-9778

In response to the new regulations concerning hog hunting recently announced by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, Big South Fork Superintendent Niki Nicholas is announcing the policy for Big South Fork NRRA dealing with hog hunting. The hog hunting season will extend from September 24, 2011, until February 29, 2012. The required National Park Service issued hog hunting permit will cover this extended use period. The permit is valid in both the Tennessee and Kentucky portions of the park. Permits, which remain $5.00, may be purchased at park visitor centers and from local vendors. In addition to the park permit, a valid hunting license issued by the state where hunting will take place is required.

Big South Fork is pleased to continue to allow hunting of wild hogs. Regulations concerning the hunting of hogs remain the same as in past years. Hunters must still comply with state regulations pertaining to big game hunting. Hunters are reminded that safety zones throughout the park continue to be in effect. Persons wishing to plan a hunting trip within Big South Fork are encouraged to contact the park visitor centers if they have any questions about the change in the hog hunting season or other hunting related questions. The Bandy Creek Visitor Center in Tennessee may be reached by calling (423) 286-7275. The Stearns Visitor Center in Kentucky may be reached by calling (606) 376-5073.

Did You Know?

Devils Jump Rapid is just below the site of the proposed dam.

In the 1960's  Congress requested the Army Corps of Engineers to study the feasibility of damming the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River just above the Devils Jump Rapid to create another reservoir.  Had that happened Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area would never have existed.