About Blue Heron Campground
Number of accommodations: 44
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
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
Richard S
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 045, Loop:
Small Cramped Campground with a well worn bath house. Lots of things inthe area, but the campground is lacking is services and staff. Never saw the host if there was one. but then it was October.
Kenneth D
VerifiedOctober 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 009, Loop:
Nice campground. Beutiful scenery. Good hiking. Blue Heron mine very interesting.
Lynn B
VerifiedOctober 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 002, Loop:
Love this campground and the rustic nature. Great hiking trails close by
Diana P
VerifiedOctober 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop:
The site for our camper was perfect-flat and fire ring and table clean upon arrival. The workers who I interacted with from front desk to maintenance were friendly and helpful. It was the most beautiful registration locale I have ever been too.
We hope to stay there on our return north to explore more.
Emily A
VerifiedOctober 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop:
Nice, family-friendly campground.
Jim V
VerifiedOctober 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 001, Loop:
Campsite was fine, everything worked as expected. Using the dump station for people using sites 1-6 requires going over 2-3 speed humps and going through the campground to turn around to enter the dump station properly. And why is it they constructed the dump station connection so high? Because most rv's rely on gravity to drain the tanks, the higher the tank is in relation to the connection the better! And slope the pavement so the tanks are tipped towards the drain! Other than that one-time experience, we really did have a nice time at Big South Fork NP.
Paula L
VerifiedOctober 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop:
Blue Heron campground is a gem for quick access to the Big South Fork River and all the sights and history surrounding this northern part of the Big South Fork Park.
The campground is clean and well laid out to provide convenience and privacy. The bath house was always clean and stocked. The showers had hot water.
We respected the “don’t move firewood request “ but the availability of local or treated firewood in the region seemed nonexistent. There is plenty of downed firewood, but you have to be capable of gathering the firewood and getting it back to your campsite.
The Host campsite was not occupied and frequent campers said it has not been occupied for a couple years. This site should be returned to the list of reservable sites for this campground.
Terrell H
VerifiedOctober 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop:
Very nice place. Good amenities and close to lots of recreational opportunities.
Harriett M
VerifiedOctober 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
We had a great time at blue heron. Clean bathrooms and quiet and our dog loved it. Found a copperhead though on our first night so be aware. Great hikes just walking distance away.
James S
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 022, Loop:
Loved everything about Blue Heron Campground, the Big South Fork River and Recreation Area, The Cumberland Plateau, the Civil War Museum, the Blue Heron Mine Museum, the bear, the Rangers, the drives through the countryside, Cumberland Falls, Yahoo Falls -- a terrific 10 days. Hope to return to the same campground and the same camp sites in years to come.
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 5, 2026
