Traditional set up for a Longhunter campsite.

Ranger Led Program: Longhunters of Big South Fork

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

  • Nov 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Free

Did you know that many places in Big South Fork NRRA were named by Longhunters in the 1700’s? Station Camp was one such site and served as a base camp (called a station) for hunters to prepare supplies and process deer hides. Join a Ranger for an interesting look into Big South Fork history and the struggles and rewards of the Longhunters on Friday, November 14, at 1pm ET at the Station Camp Campground campfire circle.

 

Campground is located at the on Station Camp Road from HWY 297 Coopertown Road in TN.

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Campground is located at the on Station Camp Road from HWY 297 Coopertown Road in TN.

Latitude and Longitude 36.545850, -84.635217

Schedule

Date:

Nov 13, 2026

Time:

1:00 PM

Duration:

1 hour

Contact Information

Tara Wilson-Kurz
423-286-7275
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Event Type

  • Guided Tour
  • Other
  • Talk
Tags: ranger program