About Blue Heron Campground
Number of accommodations: 44
Campground Amenities
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Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (334)
What Guests Are Saying
Blue Heron Campground is well-maintained, peaceful, and offers clean facilities, making it a favorite for many visitors. The proximity to hiking trails, especially the Blue Heron Loop, adds to its appeal. While some campers noted noise from nearby children and the absence of a campground host, the overall atmosphere is friendly and the campground provides a great outdoor experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Blue Heron Campground is well-maintained, peaceful, and offers clean facilities, making it a favorite for many visitors. The proximity to hiking trails, especially the Blue Heron Loop, adds to its appeal. While some campers noted noise from nearby children and the absence of a campground host, the overall atmosphere is friendly and the campground provides a great outdoor experience.
Review Summary
Julia E
VerifiedOctober 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop:
Blue Heron is a nice campground, very reasonably priced for the amenities offered. Sites have both electric and water hook-up and are nicely spaced. We were in site 13 which backed up to a small pond--very beautiful and rustic. The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained with plenty of hot water in the showers. There was a communal dish sink with HOT running water! This is always a plus for us at a campground. The campground was very convenient to the Blue Heron Mine area, the Split Bow Arch and a number of beautiful overlooks. This park is very similar to the Red River Gorge area in a lot of ways but with way less crowding and congestion.
Victoria S
VerifiedOctober 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop:
Our stay at Blue Heron was great! It was a quiet campground and I felt safe. The bathrooms where clean and the showers where good. Just a few minutes from the river so we where able to go fishing. Not a lot of traffic in and out so the kids where able to play on their bikes. We will definitely be camping there again.
Jan N
VerifiedOctober 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop:
Great campground - wonderful bathhouse- terrific access to Blue Heron hiking. Love this place!!!
Charles A
VerifiedOctober 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 028, Loop:
Nice, clean and quiet campground with woods all around. The bathhouse was clean and the showers had plenty of warm water.
Kim H
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop:
A beautiful location, clean facilities, and lots of different sites with various benefits. Be sure to go check out the mining attractions, pack a bag, and hit some trails when you cross the walking bridge!
David M
VerifiedOctober 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop:
A very quiet night for my mid-week stay. Bathhouse seemed well kept.
Tom T
VerifiedSeptember 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
Quiet. Fairly level sites. Great location for hiking
Constance J M
VerifiedSeptember 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop:
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edward k
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 031, Loop:
Great campground. The facilities and grounds were in excellent shape and well cared for.
Jason S
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 030, Loop:
Having stayed at commercial sites and paid much more I must say that Blue Heron was amazingly better in so many ways. The site and amenities were phenomenal. I will be returning to explore the area more in the near future.
Location Blue Heron Campground
Address:
4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN, 37841
United States
Latitude & Longitude: 36.6781 / -84.5189
Elevation: 390 feet
Policies & Rules
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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.
Following these guidelines will keep you from getting your property confiscated from your campsite.
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This is a hazardous tree area and branches may fall at any time; use caution when selecting a place to camp |
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A Tennessee or Kentucky fishing license is required to fish in the main river of the Big South Fork |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
