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Blue Heron Campground

Picnic table sits on gravel tent pad with bathhouse in background
BLUE HERON CAMPGROUND
Picnic table sits on gravel tent pad under the shade of a nearby tree.
BLUE HERON CAMPGROUND
BLUE HERON CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly

About Blue Heron Campground

Blue Heron Campground is a rustic and spacious campground, situated on the Kentucky side of The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational activities.

Number of accommodations: 44

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Apr 1 to Nov 30

Sites & Availability

44 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop:
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop:
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop:
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop:
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop:
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop:
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop:
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 041, Loop:
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 042, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 043, Loop:
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 044, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night
🚐 045, Loop:
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$30.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.5
334 reviews
5
66.8%
223
4
23.1%
77
3
6.3%
21
2
2.4%
8
1
1.5%
5

Gerald C

Verified

September 17, 2025 Stayed at: 011, Loop:

5

A really nice camp ground. So secluded you don't hear any traffic, you can hear the wildlife. Facilities are very clean.

Steve H

Verified

September 9, 2025 Stayed at: 025, Loop:

5

Annual Labor Day weekend trip with family. Been doing this for years and just love the campground. Quiet, peaceful!

James C

Verified

September 9, 2025 Stayed at: 031, Loop:

5

Love this campground, well maintained, clean, excellent sites and peaceful.

Michael C

Verified

September 3, 2025 Stayed at: 018, Loop:

4

Well maintained campground. Saw NPS personnel daily. Other campers were nice and courteous. Several places to hike and you must visit the Dairy Bar in town for the best ice cream and fudge cake!

Donnie O

Verified

August 28, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop:

5

Great stay! Amazing hiking!

Ronald J

Verified

August 24, 2025 Stayed at: 043, Loop:

4

Nice sized campground but sites are uneven and thus challenging for big rigs to be level

Sarah J

Verified

August 18, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop:

5

Easy to book and site was as described. Campground was quiet and clean. Only downside was no campground host and thought there would be a larger wifi reach.

Nancy E

Verified

August 18, 2025 Stayed at: 013, Loop:

5

Very clean and quiet campground.

Kristin S

Verified

August 14, 2025 Stayed at: 041, Loop:

5

The site was fantastic and the canpground clean. My only complaint would be that it would have been nice to have sewer hook ups. But overall a great campground and located in the vicinity of some great hiking.

Bruce H

Verified

August 8, 2025 Stayed at: 020, Loop:

5

The campground was clean and very quiet. The coal mine and it’s history was very interesting and the river refreshed. Good for fishing and tubing/kayaking or soaking.

Location Blue Heron Campground

Address:
4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN, 37841
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 36.6781 / -84.5189

Elevation: 390 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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.

General

This is a hazardous tree area and branches may fall at any time; use caution when selecting a place to camp

General

A Tennessee or Kentucky fishing license is required to fish in the main river of the Big South Fork

General

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.

General

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. 

General

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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