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
Stephen W
VerifiedOctober 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop:
We spent two nights at campsite #30 in mid October. Overall the visit was quite pleasant. The campsites are clean and well maintained. Each campsite has a fire ring with adjustable grill, water, 30 amp electricity and a picnic table. The bathroom and shower facility was exceptionally clean and had plenty of hot water for showering as well as hot water, soap, and paper towels at the sinks, unusual in my experience. There are hiking trails with beautiful vistas of the Big South Fork nearby and an interesting outdoor museum documenting early logging and mining activity in the area. The only negative I have is the asphalt parking ramp for our site was relatively short and steeply inclined fore and aft and mildly so sideways making it difficult to impossible to level our truck camper. I set up the camper on the level gravel area to the side and was later told this was not permitted, that that area was only for tent campers, a real hassle.
Tim R
VerifiedOctober 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 032, Loop:
Just a half mile walk to a trailhead linking to Blue Heron Loop trail. Or you can drive to a trailhead. Nice facilities for those tenting or preferring to use them. A bike repair station is even provided. Overall a very nice camping experience!
Sally I
VerifiedOctober 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop:
I enjoyed Blue Heron. Very quiet and dark. It’s small but close to trails. Host is very nice.
Tony W
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 005, Loop:
Really enjoyed our time at Blue Heron,the site was clean and well maintained. The bathhouse was always clean ,the park was quiet and secluded. The only downside I had was the WiFi didn’t extend to our site,I think sites 1-5 are just a little to far away. I’d go back in a heartbeat though!
Leslie M
VerifiedOctober 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 035, Loop:
Wonderful campground. Bathhouse clean, little outdated, but definitely usable. Outside dishwashing area.
Loved our site, very level and private. Easy walking to trails. Will definitely be back.
maria e
VerifiedOctober 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop:
Nice camp site spacing and clean restrooms.
Need to post instructions or what camp sites are available.
We arrived with no reservations since most of the park area has no WFI
and/or we want to be spontaneous on
Our day.
There are plastic signs on most or all
Campsites that say reserved...I think maybe the intention may be to use plastic marker to write your departure date once you arrive. We arrived in daylight and ask another visitor how to
Make a reservation so found a site...
Will definitely come back. Thank you.
Hank B
October 24, 2020
We love Camping at Blue Heron . People making reservations should have a way to show they are cancelling . We moved out of three camp sites because of reservations . And they never showed up . Heavy reservation s caused us to move to available sites .
Dara C
VerifiedOctober 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 033, Loop:
The campground is small, but set up well. There is a wonderful loop at the end of the campground road, and it is within close driving distance of several other hiking trails.
Caye B
VerifiedOctober 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop:
Clean campground
Micah R
VerifiedOctober 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop:
Beautiful area, tons of excellent sightseeing and hiking opportunities. The campground itself is however extremely cramped. Our tent pad area literally shared a border with our neighbors. Unfortunately that appeared to be the norm for many of the sites at this campground. There were only a couple that had even the slightest privacy. If you are expecting quiet and solitude this is not the place to camp. It's not a KOA, but there simply isn't much room. Facilities were adequate if not exceptional and the sites were mostly level.
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. |
