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
Craig W
VerifiedNovember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 026, Loop:
Stayed a week at this campground in October, 2020. It was crowded on the weekend but not at all during the week. Even when full, the campground didn't feel overcrowded. The sites are rather large though the driveways tend to be on the shorter side. It is close to Blue Heron mining camp and to the Big South Fork Scenic Railway, which was a very enjoyable trip, even though it only goes as far as Barthell mining camp this season due to a slide on the tracks. There is also great hiking nearby. Will likely return next year.
Linda B
VerifiedNovember 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 031, Loop:
Got there during the week, not a weekend, and had a lovely campsite. Not too many there so was quiet. Nice walking with my dog. Great bath house, clean and good shower. If you’re there at the full moon, don’t miss Columbia Falls at night. You could see a rare moonbow.
Falon B
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 030, Loop:
Felt a little crowded and our site didn't feel very private, but since we were on a campsite on the edge, we could look out at the trees, which was lovely. Amenities were very clean and comfortable.
Andrew S
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop:
Close to Yahoo falls (15mins) and the mining museum and trails (5mins)
Carol W
VerifiedNovember 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop:
The water falls
Sarah P
VerifiedNovember 8, 2020 • Stayed at: 034, Loop:
Such a lovely, quiet little campground! It was easily navigable with our big trailer. Sites and the CG were clean and well-kept. We also thoroughly enjoyed hiking the nearby trails. Can’t wait to come back!
Grace C
VerifiedNovember 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 024, Loop:
The first day was very rainy, but other than that it was a great camping trip. The leaves were falling and the hike to nearby Blue Heron Overlook was spectacular.
Dennis W
VerifiedOctober 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop:
Love this campground!!! nice and quite and a lot of things to go see and do. Will come back here next year.
Rick B
VerifiedOctober 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop:
We enjoyed 3 nights at Blue Heron
It was conveniently located and allowed us to visit a number of places in Big South Fork NRRA and Daniel Boone NF. AND the price is right, with our Lifetime America the Beautiful Senior pass it was just $10 a night!
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.
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
