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About Blue Heron Campground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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 (370)
What Guests Are Saying
Blue Heron Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained facility, offering a peaceful natural setting with clean bathrooms and friendly hosts. The campground features spacious sites, excellent hiking opportunities, and a fascinating mining history nearby. While some campers noted noise from close neighbors and the need for better regulation enforcement, many enjoyed their stay and appreciated the overall cleanliness and amenities, making it a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
What Guests Are Saying
Blue Heron Campground is a beautiful and well-maintained facility, offering a peaceful natural setting with clean bathrooms and friendly hosts. The campground features spacious sites, excellent hiking opportunities, and a fascinating mining history nearby. While some campers noted noise from close neighbors and the need for better regulation enforcement, many enjoyed their stay and appreciated the overall cleanliness and amenities, making it a popular destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Review Summary
Kristin S
VerifiedAugust 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 041
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
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 020
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.
Bradley L
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 002
We stayed in site number 2 which felt a little odd because it is before the ‘entrance’ to the campground. However, it was very spacious. The restroom was extremely hot during our stay in July and was essentially unusable. Other than that it was a great stay and we enjoyed visiting Blue Heron Mine.
Dawn F
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 022
Blue heron is one of our favorite campgrounds. We have been coming here for over 30 years. Park is well maintained. It has bathroom facilities along with showers. Campsites are large sites. They are semi private. Most have trees between for privacy.
Jessica W
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 028
Quiet and relaxing
Jason S
VerifiedJuly 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 035
Nice sites. Hiking trails close by. Good times!
Thomas S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 031
Excellent place to stay. Close to the river and many great trails. Campsites are nice
Elisabeth Z
VerifiedJuly 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 009
Nice clean campground. Had a great time over the 4th of july.. Clean restrooms as well
Megan S
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 039
The bathhouse and ground were very well taken care of.
We were there on Monday- Wednesday in July. There was no camp host on duty. We hope this is not the norm. It is nice to have a host that can help with suggestions and directions. It makes us feel safer too.
It was a good campground and we would recommend.
Roberta H
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 015
Very nice campground with good water and electric at each site. Restrooms were kept clean. Some entry road sites had signage that they were closed due to bear activity, but people camped there anyway. There are bears and copperheads, so be mindful of the ground and use good bear procedures.
Location & Directions for Blue Heron Campground
4564 Leatherwood Road, Oneida, TN 37841 United States
Elevation: 390 ft
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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