• 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 »

Nineteenth Annual Big South Fork Haunting in the Hills Storytelling Festival

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Date: August 30, 2011
Contact: Howard Duncan, 423-569-9778

The Nineteenth Annual "Haunting in the Hills" Storytelling Festival will be held Saturday, September 17, in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The day's events will feature storytelling, craft demonstrations, workshops and sales, afternoon storytelling presentations, an open stage for local and student tellers and performances of dulcimer and bluegrass music. The day will culminate with the much anticipated evening storytelling session.

As in past years, storytellers will visit many area schools during the week before the event. Students will have the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful experience of seeing a professional storyteller perform. They will be encouraged to work with their teachers to develop their own stories to present during the open stage session on Saturday.

The climax of this year's festival will again be the night of ghost stories. Four storytellers from around the country will present their best ghost stories beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time. A series of "not-too-scary" stories will first be presented for the young and faint of heart. These will be followed by very scary stories for those brave enough to stay.

Neighbors and visitors alike are encouraged to come spend a special day at Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Please remember to dress appropriately for the weather and bring a flashlight and a blanket or chair for seating on the ground. Food will be available for sale through on-site vendors. Parking for the event will be in the field across the road from the Bandy Creek Visitor Center near the pool. Bring the entire family and plan on spending the day to enjoy all of the activities.

For further information about the event or for directions to Bandy Creek, call the Bandy Creek Visitor Center at (423) 286-7275. The storytelling festival is on Eastern Daylight Time. The event is free to the public.

Did You Know?

Hunting is allowed in Big South Fork

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. More...