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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 »
Bandy Creek Group Camp
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The Bandy Creek Group Camp is open from April 1 through November 15 each year. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov. There are two areas that can be reserved. Each contains a bathhouse, pavillion with a large grill and a campfire circle. Area E-1 has 19 sites and Area E-2 has 16 sites. Both areas have handicapped accessibility sites. Group camp areas are $75 per night for up to 25 persons. It is $3.00 for each additional person. |
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Paddling the River
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Did You Know?
Cumberland sandwort is one of several species of threatened and endangered plants found throughout Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Cumberland sandwort only grows in the dry sandy soils of certain rockshelters found in and around Big South Fork.