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
Kenny p
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 044, Loop:
Love this campground. So clean and quiet. The hiking trails are wonderful with the arches and rock walls. A true hidden gem.
Kathleen G
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop:
Love this campground!
Steven P
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop:
Very nice isolated campground. Would stay again if in the area.
Vivian M
VerifiedOctober 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop:
Clean campground and park. We hiked parts of two trails.
James H
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop:
Nice bathrooms and nice sites
Kelly T
VerifiedOctober 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 035, Loop:
Fantastic campground at an excellent price!
Carl O
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 045, Loop:
I needed a overnight to get back home. This was off the highway a little but those are always worth It.
David D
VerifiedOctober 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop:
Nice clean & quiet campground with clean bathouse (hot showers!!) close to many beautiful trails - Blue Heron Loop, Yahoo Falls & Princess Falls (and a reasonable drive to Cumberland Falls!).
Richard C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 009, Loop:
There is a pond (some described it as a swamp) behind the campsite. It was cool enough while we were there, but in the warmer months, there could be a bug problem.
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.
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
