About Blue Heron Campground
Number of accommodations: 44
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (343)
What Guests Are Saying
Blue Heron Campground is a peaceful and well-managed site, praised for its cleanliness, friendly camp host, and convenient bear boxes at each campsite. Visitors enjoy easy access to nearby hiking trails and appreciate the well-maintained bathhouse facilities. While some campsites are close together, leading to potential noise issues, many guests recommend the campground for its overall charm and natural beauty.
What Guests Are Saying
Blue Heron Campground is a peaceful and well-managed site, praised for its cleanliness, friendly camp host, and convenient bear boxes at each campsite. Visitors enjoy easy access to nearby hiking trails and appreciate the well-maintained bathhouse facilities. While some campsites are close together, leading to potential noise issues, many guests recommend the campground for its overall charm and natural beauty.
Review Summary
Colin P
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop:
Very peaceful spot and a very nice bathhouse.
Private Bear box at each site, which is something campsites in Yellowstone and the smokies should learn from.
Bring firewood from town, has there is none available for purchase onsite.
Camp host is a Gem, very nice and helpful
Rob P
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop:
Blue heron was absolutely fantastic. The campground was clean, campsites easy to access and the camp host was wonderful and steered us to a great hike.
Dona B
VerifiedMay 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 032, Loop:
Blue Heron was an ideal location for a short stay to explore the trails & waterfall trails nearby. Trail info was not detailed or well marked in many areas & had to drive to trail heads. Not much originates at the campground. For me that was the only downside. Hot shower & toilet house clean & well stocked. Camp host was friendly & attentive & held up the general camp rules, which I appreciate. Excess noise after hours was addressed timely & trash left in fire ring & around site by previous camper was cleaned up quickly. Leave no trace
Rob P
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop:
The campground was beautiful, the camp host the ABSOLUTE best and nearby hiking was wonderful. We will be back!!!
Kimberly M
VerifiedApril 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop:
I really loved this campground. The only thing I’d let people know is how close some of the sites are. The photos do not show this. We stayed on site 19 and site 18 was about six feet from us. These two would be good buddy sites if you were in need of that. There are definitely some sites that are better than that. But overall, it was clean, quiet. Bath house was good as well. We will definitely be back, just in a different site.
James V
VerifiedApril 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop:
Very nice campground well managed.
Chris W
VerifiedApril 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop:
Had a great time stayed at site 44 the only complaint I had was the water connection had a leak and got half my site wet. I do wish the sites had poles of something to hang lights or lantern. But these are minor things I love this camp ground.
Nicholas W
VerifiedApril 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop:
We’ve camped here for 12 years, and the new Campground host is awful, she doesn’t need to be at a campground that’s kid friendly! She harassed not only my camp but 4 other peoples! I won’t be back if they don’t change campground host.
Joyce D
VerifiedApril 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 028, Loop:
When we arrived at our campsite number 28, there were two cars parked on our site. Found out they belonged to the campers on site 29. There were four adults and seven kids and bikes and toys strewn all over their site. They did kindly remove their cars for us. The next day we left for the day to go explore the area, when we returned. Their two cars were again parked on our site. And again they kindly removed them. It appeared they actually had 4 cars plus their RV. The sites at the campground were very close and crowded. There were lots of kids. If you prefer peace and quiet and a bit of seclusion, I would not recommend this campground.
Lynn B
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
Campground was in great shape for opening weekend. Bathhouses are always clean. Nice having a campground host. Hiking trails are nearby...try the Blue Heron Loop. It won't disappoint
Location Blue Heron Campground
Address:
4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN, 37841
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 36.6781 / -84.5189
Elevation: 390 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.
- This is a hazardous tree area and branches may fall at any time; use caution when selecting a place to camp
- A Tennessee or Kentucky fishing license is required to fish in the main river of the Big South Fork
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
- Ay 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
