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
Keith K
VerifiedJune 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop:
Nicely spaced lots & well-kept facilities. Liked the "Bear-Proof" storage vault provided at each site...felt very secure. Park staff and host were very friendly. Easy access to local attractions (lots of rich local history re: coal and lumber industries) & easy-to-follow hiking trails. Loved finding the waterfalls and natural bridges. Would have been nice to have firewood available for sale on-site, but there was plenty to gather from the forest floor for our purpose. Would definitely return.
Becky W
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 034, Loop:
Nice campground
donald w
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 026, Loop:
Our site #26 was a little shorter than expected and off level by 3". Being experienced campers we took care of it and enjoyed our stay. Not much campground literature was available. We found that there are great vistas to see and nearby activities so we will return soon.
Carol A
VerifiedJune 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 017, Loop:
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David D
VerifiedMay 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop:
We had a very pleasant experience. The bathrooms were clean and the water was hot. The hookups worked well. The only suggestion that I have is that you provide some way to mark that you are still in a campsite. Being new to camping, we left some things at our campsite to let folks know that we were coming back. Someone assumed that we had abandoned our stuff and took it. Luckily, our nice campground host and friendly park ranger Matt recovered the items. beautiful hike on the Blue Heron loop!
Lawrence P
VerifiedMay 11, 2021 • Stayed at: 031, Loop:
What a hidden gem! The place is well kept and maintained!! They even have recycle bins in 3 locations. The bathroom/showers are cleaned daily and very nicely done. Thanks NPS and Park Staff! The sites are large and well spaced apart for a spacious feel. There is plenty of hiking, fishing and kayaking in the nearby area. A kids playground is provided near the middle of the campground. Just PLEASE slow down when you drive in, there are precious lives at play! Enjoy your stay, we did!
Keith C
VerifiedMay 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop:
Pleasant campground in an area with lots to see and do.
gary f
VerifiedMay 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop:
Nice quiet campground.
Gary Z
VerifiedApril 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 021, Loop:
There were not many sites in use when we stayed in April.
Jeffrey T
VerifiedApril 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 019, Loop:
Quiet, beautiful location. Very remote.
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
