• Devils Jump

    Big South Fork

    National River & Recreation Area KY,TN

Online Backcountry Permits

Please read and follow the guidelines below for your safety and enjoyment of the backcountry areas of the Big South Fork NRRA.

Contact a Ranger at 423-286-7275 for more information.
 
*I have read and agree with the conditions to the right.

Travel in Big South Fork's backcountry has inherent risks and hikers assume complete responsibility for their own safety. Rescue is not a certainty. Backcountry users should be in good physical condition and should be able to survive on their own by taking the necessary precautions and equipment. Your safety is your responsibility.
 
*I have read and agree with the conditions to the right.

In large camping areas, camps should be 200 feet from streams and trails and 1/4 mile from springs. Camping in previously used areas or on bare ground is encouraged.
 
*I have read and agree with the conditions to the right.

Backcountry groups are limited to a maximum of 24 people sharing the same affiliation, scout troop, family, friends in the same area, route, or trail, on the same day. Your permits will be denied and/or you will receive a ticket if you are in violation of this regulation. This regulation is strictly enforced.
 
*I have read and agree with the conditions to the right.

Pets must be on a leash at all times.

All natural objects and cultural artifacts are protected and must be left where they are found.

Human waste should be buried at least 6 inches deep and whenever possible, 200 feet away from water, dry wash areas, or designated campsites. All trash, including toilet paper, should be packed out.

Purify all water before drinking.

I have read and fully understand the rules associated with my trip and I agree to comply accordingly. Failure to comply with regulations will result in revocation of this permit and a fine.

I will contact the Park Fee Office at 1-423-569-2404 ext 267 if there is a reduction in my group size or cancellation of a trip.

I will notify the backcountry office at 423-569-9778 if my vehicle or emergency contact information changes. Failure to do so will delay search and rescue efforts.

I will print and carry my permit with me, and I will advise a friend or family member to notify the National Park Service if I am overdue.
 
*I have read and agree with the conditions to the right.

Use the standard method of hanging backpacks and food sacks at least 10 feet off the ground and 4 feet away from the tree trunk.
Any food not in use should be stored in this manner while in the backcountry. Plan your meals carefully so excess food is not left over.
Do not sleep in clothes you have cooked in, as the food odor left on your clothes may attract a bear. Consider cooking some distance from your sleeping area.
 
**NOTICE**
All backcountry permits are FEE FREE if you plan to use them during the following dates:
January 21, 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Observance
April 22-26, 2013 National Park Week
August 25, 2013 National Park Service Birthday
September 28, 2013 National Public Lands Day
November 9-11, 2013 Veterans Day Weekend


Stop by one of the Park's visitor centers to obtain your free permit.

For more information contact the fee office at 423-569-2404 ext 267 or by email at tish_neal@nps.gov

 
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TO PROCEED WITH PURCHASE OF A BACKCOUNTRY PERMIT


Did You Know?

Park interpreter presents program on Longhunters.

Longhunters were some of the first Europeans to traverse the Big South Fork region.  It is said they were called longhunters either for the long rifles they carried or because the were typically gone on hunting trips for so long, sometimes up to a year.