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
Kun Z
October 18, 2020
We spent 3 nights in Blue Heron campground. The Blue Heron Loop is very confusing and the trail head near the entrance of campground is not easy to identify. Otherwise, the facility is well maintained.
Mac B
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop:
Nice campground, beautiful setting, clean, great trails.
June E
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 004, Loop:
The site lengths are misleading. Yes, they were the length of the site but they can not accommodate a larger rig. A suggestion would be to list the length of the site with a max length for a coach. We were supposed to have site 4. However it dipped so much we could not stay there.
Jim L
VerifiedOctober 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop:
Small campground with good facilities. Power, water is a big plus. Great hiking, views of the river close by.
Tina D
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop:
Nice and quiet, beautiful campground!
Deborah K
VerifiedOctober 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop:
The campsites offered varied settings - more or less privacy. They were far enough apart that we felt comfortable with social distancing. Water and electricity at each site was exceptional - we're tent campers and not accustomed to that. Restrooms were clean, staff on site were friendly and available, and the warm showers were wonderful as it got pretty cold when we were there. All in all, would come back again!
Kenny H
VerifiedOctober 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop:
Wonderful campground, quiet and secluded also very affordable. We had site 38 and it was awesome: big level and open nice fire pit as well.
wes c
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 044, Loop:
Great campground!!! A great place for families to relax and enjoy. Everyone in campground watches out for one and another. Almost like a family atmosphere
Lisa F
VerifiedOctober 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 043, Loop:
Glad to find this hidden gem. Camped on site 43. Had plenty of room and everything is clean. So much to see in the area- hiking, waterfalls, natural arches, mine 18. Road in is a bit narrow and the pull out is a bit steep- but nothing too bad. Had cell service at the campground and used their WiFi to watch tv at night without issue. It’s about 10 minute drive to a store or dollar store but you still feel away from it all. Planning another trip.
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.
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
