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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

National River & Recreation Area Kentucky Tennessee

Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.

Entry Fees

No additional fees

Weather Information

The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes eclipsing 90 degrees. The low temperatures in winter often dip below freezing. Spring sees the most amount of precipitation, but rainfall can occur in various amounts throughout the year.

Address

4564 Leatherwood Road, Oneida, TN 37841

Activities & Topics

Arts and Culture Astronomy Stargazing Biking Mountain Biking Boating Camping Backcountry Camping Horse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use) RV Camping Climbing Rock Climbing Fishing Freshwater Fishing Food Picnicking Hiking Horse Trekking Horseback Riding Hunting and Gathering Hunting Paddling Junior Ranger Program Tubing Swimming Pool Swimming Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film Shopping Bookstore and Park Store Arts Photography Industry Mining Wars and Conflicts Civil War Animals Birds Fire Geology Grasslands Night Sky Astronomy Rock Landscapes and Features Arches Scenic Views Trails Unique Species