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Bear Creek Campground - KY
NPSNational Park Service — Oneida · Tennessee · Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
| Agency | NPSNational Park Service |
|---|---|
| Area | Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area |
| Location | Oneida · Tennessee · Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area · 36.64108, -84.52364 · Map |
| Sites | 22 public sites counted from the federal listing — 22 equestrian 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 22 of 22 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 22 of 22 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 22 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 22 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 100 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 22 sites · 30 ft: 22 sites · 35 ft: 22 sites · 40 ft: 22 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 22 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| 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 Bear Creek Horse Camp is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Recreation Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. Facilities Bear Creek combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electric hookups. Sites can accommodate 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 from the campground is Blue Heron Mine, also known as Mine 18, a historic abandoned mining town that has been rebuilt as an outdoor museum. Visitors can hear audio presentations from actual people who lived in the community in the 1950s.
Directions, from the listing
For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Nearest federal campgrounds
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Trip Card — Bear Creek Campground - KY
Oneida · Tennessee · Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
| Agency | NPS · National Park Service |
|---|---|
| Location | Oneida · Tennessee · Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 22 |
| Max RV | Up to 100 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 22 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251468 · 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.