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Station Camp Campground
NPSNational Park Service — ONEIDA · Kentucky · Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area |
| Location | ONEIDA · Kentucky · Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area · 36.54691, -84.63617 · Map |
| Sites | 24 public sites counted from the federal listing — 24 standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 24 of 24 sites (up to 30 amp where reported) Water hookups at 24 of 24 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 24 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 24 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 70 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 24 sites · 30 ft: 24 sites · 35 ft: 23 sites · 40 ft: 20 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 12:00 PM · Out 12:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 24 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Phone | (423) 286-7275 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-07.
From the official listing
Overview Station Camp Campground (also known as Station Camp Horse Camp) is located on the Tennessee side of the park.
Recreation Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The Big South Fork River provides opportunities for all water-sports.
Facilities Station Camp Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electrick hookups. Sites can accomodate both RV and tent camping. Tie-stalls are available on each site.
Natural Features Big South Fork is located in north-central Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky in some of the most rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau. The park encompasses approximately 125,000 acres including rocky gorges and forested plateaus.
Nearby Attractions Just a few miles down the road is the Station Camp River Access where most horseback riders cross the river to access numerous trails. The river access has a picnic area and vault toilets.
Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (423) 569-9778.
Directions, from the listing
For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm
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Trip Card — Station Camp Campground
ONEIDA · Kentucky · Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | ONEIDA · Kentucky · Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 24 |
| Max RV | Up to 70 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 24 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10004358 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.