About Blue Heron Campground
Number of accommodations: 44
Campground Amenities
-
Pet Friendly -
Potable Water -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Sites & Availability
44 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
44 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
David H
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 039, Loop:
Nice campground but sites around us were too close. I could easily watch 5 campfires. Bathrooms were clean. Kind of a narrow road leading to it and quite a ways to the nearest grocery stores or restaurants.
Gale B
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop:
Campground was quiet and enjoyable. Bathrooms needed both showers open but one was closed due to paint work. Otherwise bathrooms were clean, hot showers and they had soap in dispensers. Internet very sporadic.
michael n
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2020 • Stayed at: 017, Loop:
Perfect location to enjoy hiking the many trails in the area. Well kept. The staff is very knowledgeable of the area and kind and respectful!!
Kristi D
VerifiedSeptember 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop:
Peaceful. Sites aren’t very big but still a good campground
Robert H
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop:
Can't say enough about how nice this location is. Plenty of hiking and sites to see. The campgroung is great, restrooms very clean with great hot showers, very nice all purpose sites. We will be back, still have more to see.
Daniel G
VerifiedAugust 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop:
A great little spot. The campground is pretty underutilized.... (COVID? School starting? Always this way?) I selected a site tucked back in that little loop in the 20's for privacy. Of course the few other campers at the site had the same idea and I had neighbors but this seems a site for quiet folks. I spend summers in the Smokys, and this definitely has the flavor. Nice facilities with plenty of hot water, if a little old. You are up on a ridge here, and the sites slope a bit for tent campers like me. That doesn't bother me, but know that's the case. The veiws of the river from the nearby overlooks are spectacular, as is the history down at the mining camp. Hiked the whole blue heron loop. It was fun with lots of little bits of natural spectacle on the route. I'd recommend doing it clockwise and starting down at the mine camp. I'm glad I stopped here on my southward drive. A quiet little treasure.
Robert W
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop:
The campground is in great shape, the bathrooms could have been more tidy.
Sherri M
VerifiedAugust 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 021, Loop:
Roomy site, close proximity to trails, Mine 18, overlooks. We were in site 20 in the circle, very private.
Rebecca C
VerifiedAugust 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop:
The campground is nice and kept clean
We like it because it is not crowded and the sites are well spaced for a smaller campground. Close enough to town and plenty to do in the big south fork area.
Jessica H
VerifiedAugust 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop:
Excellent week camping. Wonderful host. Didn’t have a bit of problems. Just wish that it hadn’t rained so much.
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.
Following these guidelines will keep you from getting your property confiscated from your campsite.
|
| 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. |
