Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area is open year round. Some facilities close during the winter, however. To get the most out of your visit, start at one of the park's visitor centers to chat with a ranger, pick up publications, purchase a gift at the Eastern National outlets, and find out about scheduled programs, and special events.
HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
Location: Oneida, three miles past park entrance on Leatherwood Road.
Address
4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN 37841
Facilities
Ask a ranger what to do in the park. Free public Wi Fi.
Phone
(423) 569-9778
Hours
Open Monday through Friday
8:00 am-4:30 pm ET
BANDY CREEK VISITOR CENTER Location: Adjacent to Bandy Creek Campground; approximately 15 miles west of Oneida and 24 miles east of Jamestown, off Highway 297. Address Exhibits Facilities & Activities Phone Hours
CROSSVILLE VISITOR CENTER
Location: Crossville, just off Exit 320, on I-40, across from Stone Memorial High School.
Address
176 River Otter Drive Crossville, TN 38571 Facilities
Ask a ranger what to do in the park; restrooms.
Phone
(931) 787-1755
Hours
Open 7 Days a Week
9:00 am-5:00 pm CT
RUGBY VISITOR CONTACT STATION
Location: Rugby, off Highway 52, approximately 17 miles east of Jamestown, Tennessee.
Address 1331 Rugby Parkway
Rugby, TN 37733
Facilities & Activities Ask a ranger what to do in the park; free public WiFi; restrooms; park permits.
Phone (423) 628-2441
Hours Open Thursday through Sunday from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend.
Thursday-Saturday 9:00 am -5:00 pm ET Sundays 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET
HELENWOOD VISITOR CENTER
Location: Helenwood, off Highway 27, approximately fifteen miles from the park entrance.
Address
12025 Scott Highway
Helenwood, TN 37755
Facilities & Activities
Ask a ranger what to do in the park; free public Wi Fi; restrooms.
Phone
(423) 663-6900
Hours
Open 7 Days a Week.
9:00 am-5:00 pm ET
BLUE HERON INTERPRETIVE CENTER Location: Located via Highways 1651 and 742. Address Facilities & Activities Railroad Ride Phone Hours
STEARNS VISITOR CONTACT STATION Location: Stearns, approximately 0.25 of a mile west of Highway 27, just off Highway 92. Also located three miles south of Whitley City, and 18 miles north of Oneida, Tennessee. Address Facilities Phone |
Last updated: June 11, 2024