About Bear Creek Campground - Ky
Number of accommodations: 22
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (93)
What Guests Are Saying
Bear Creek Campground is praised for its peaceful, clean environment, friendly neighbors, and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and hot water. Many visitors enjoy the spacious campsites and beautiful trails, making it ideal for hiking and horseback riding. While some areas, like horse corrals and picnic tables, need repair, overall, guests express a strong desire to return for another visit.
What Guests Are Saying
Bear Creek Campground is praised for its peaceful, clean environment, friendly neighbors, and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and hot water. Many visitors enjoy the spacious campsites and beautiful trails, making it ideal for hiking and horseback riding. While some areas, like horse corrals and picnic tables, need repair, overall, guests express a strong desire to return for another visit.
Review Summary
Maddie M
VerifiedDecember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Bear Creek Campground
The campground is nice, the stanchions in some of the sites are broken or in need of repair. The bathhouse was clean and warm (it was November so much appreciated). No wifi at the bathhouse, and service is hit or miss. The road into the campground is quite narrow in spots but not very busy. The trails are in great shape and very beautiful, lots of views and pretty scenery. There are 2 trails directly from the camp, but then more branch off further out. I recommend a trail app beforehand as there is no information on the trails at the campground. Overall it’s a great weekend length stay, and we will definitely be back!
Cary V
VerifiedNovember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Bear Creek Campground
Nice campground, except for the picnic table; it was way past it's prime and needs to be reworked. As a place specifically set up for horses, I expected the occasional smell of horse manure... and I was okay with that, but the flies were ridiculous. Hundreds of them and at least 20-30 of them got into the camper
Cary V
VerifiedNovember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: Bear Creek Campground
Nice campground, except for the picnic table; it was way past it's prime and needs to be reworked. As a place specifically set up for horses, I expected the occasional smell of horse manure... and I was okay with that, but the flies were ridiculous. Hundreds of them and at least 20-30 of them got into the camper
Joseph Y
VerifiedOctober 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Bear Creek Campground
The grounds were well maintained and the restrooms and showers were clean and almost too warm! You had to get out of your jacket as soon as you entered- not a bad thing on those cold mornings. Our site, #4, was level and roomy. The roads in and out were a bit twisty and narrow, passing another long camper could have been a challenge. All in all, a great stay!
Joseph Y
VerifiedOctober 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Bear Creek Campground
The grounds were well maintained and the restrooms and showers were clean and almost too warm! You had to get out of your jacket as soon as you entered- not a bad thing on those cold mornings. Our site, #4, was level and roomy. The roads in and out were a bit twisty and narrow, passing another long camper could have been a challenge. All in all, a great stay!
Paula W
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Bear Creek Campground
This is a lovely little campground with pretty well maintained trails, although there aren't a lot of them. The biggest drawback is the horse racks. They are in the process of redesigning how horses are going to be kept there and that will make a huge improvement. Don't miss the trail that goes to Blue Heron area. Round pens provided space for horses to stretch their legs on non riding days. The bath house was nice and warm on chilly days. The ranger was really nice and friendly.
Paula W
VerifiedOctober 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Bear Creek Campground
This is a lovely little campground with pretty well maintained trails, although there aren't a lot of them. The biggest drawback is the horse racks. They are in the process of redesigning how horses are going to be kept there and that will make a huge improvement. Don't miss the trail that goes to Blue Heron area. Round pens provided space for horses to stretch their legs on non riding days. The bath house was nice and warm on chilly days. The ranger was really nice and friendly.
Pinuccia V
VerifiedDecember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Bear Creek Campground
Very clean and well maintained. The trails could use better markers and more accurate distance.
Pinuccia V
VerifiedDecember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: Bear Creek Campground
Very clean and well maintained. The trails could use better markers and more accurate distance.
Jessica B
VerifiedOctober 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Bear Creek Campground
It had been a few years since our last stay here, but it was wonderful. Everything was so nice, 2 very nice sturdy round pens have been added to the amenities. The showers and bathrooms were very clean and well stocked. Campsite was very clean and host was very nice. The trails have all been updated now and are awesome! No more steep washed out slopes or huge slick rocks. All gravel and very well maintained. Can’t wait to come back again!
Location Bear Creek Campground - Ky
Address:
4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN, 37841
United States
For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Bear Creek Campground is accessible via US Highway 27, which is approximately 15 miles to the east. The campground is situated in a rural area, and other major roads are not within close proximity.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.6411 / -84.5236
Elevation: 398 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- Black bears and other wildlife frequent this campground. Please keep in mind that “food” to a bear includes any item with a scent, regardless of packaging. This may consist of items that you do not consider food, such as canned goods, horse feed, bottles, drinks, soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, ice chests (even when empty), and unwashed items used for preparing or eating meals. All these items must be stored properly. --Secure coolers, grills, cooking utensils, horse feed, any food not in use, and anything with food odors inside the locked compartment of a vehicle or trailer or a bear proof storage locker if available. Food storage lockers each measure approximately 29" deep x 38" wide x 43" tall. --Wipe off picnic tables and grills. Properly discard aluminum foil used for cooking. --Avoid burning garbage in fire rings because it will leave behind grease and food scraps. --Always discard all garbage in wildlife proof trash cans or dumpsters. Keep a clean campsite. --Do not hang garbage from lantern poles. Following these guidelines will keep you from getting your property confiscated from your campsite. We appreciate your cooperation.
- Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters. This rule is strictly enforced!
- Horses or other members of the Equidae family being transported into or through the park from out of state shall be accompanied by a negative test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) (Coggins) conducted not more than twelve (12) months prior to entering the state as well as proof of veterinary inspection. These forms must be in possession of the horse handler at all times.
- Firewood Quarantine: The possession of any firewood originating from any location for which a federal or state firewood quarantine is in effect is prohibited. The movement of firewood into the park from counties adjacent to the park for which a federal or state quarantine is in place is permitted. Firewood which bears a USDA or a state certificate is allowed. The National Park Service STRONGLY discourages the movement of firewood from one location to another. Help protect the park and chose to bring only heat-treated wood on your next visit!
- Any group larger than 25 persons wishing to participate in any activity in the park in which members of the group will depart from an established road and/or parking area must first obtain a permit for such activity. More information can be found online at www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/special-use-permits.htm.
- Please be advised that an approved Permit or Authorization by the superintendent is required before providing business services within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This includes services such as RV or tent delivery and setup, firewood sales and delivery, shuttle and transportation services, guided hikes, guided floats, and similar activities. To apply for a permit, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/biso and navigate to the "Doing Business With the Park" section. There you will find application forms, instructions, and contact information.
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