Campsite #13 at Blue Heron Campground, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, KY

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Campsite #13

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Drive-In 6 people
30 ft Back-In
2 fair
13
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Campsite #13 Features: Drive-In access, Back-In parking, 30ft driveway, 30 amp hookup, Fire ring, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water

Campsite Reviews (11)

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@TeresaA0365296 · Camped on Oct 4, 2025 at Campsite #13
Campground is small and sites have a lot of shade. We would definitely stay here again.
@NancyE54212837 · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #13
Very clean and quiet campground.
@CliftonEA9E698 · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #13
Great setting and amenities great, to include cell service. Enjoyed listening to croaking bullfrogs.
@WilliamF458474 · Camped on Apr 17, 2024 at Campsite #13
We had a good experience here. Bathrooms were clean and had soap and hand dryers. The roads coming into the site was narrow and very winding but that is the way most of the roads were around there.
@KarenH5592205 · Camped on Aug 30, 2023 at Campsite #13
loved the size of site
@JuliaE4720899 · Camped on Oct 6, 2022 at Campsite #13
Blue Heron is a nice campground, very reasonably priced for the amenities offered. Sites have both electric and water hook-up and are nicely spaced. We were in site 13 which backed up to a small pond--very beautiful and rustic. The bathrooms were clean and well-maintained with plenty of hot water in the showers. There was a communal dish sink with HOT running water! This is always a plus for us at a campground. The campground was very convenient to the Blue Heron Mine area, the Split Bow Arch and a number of beautiful overlooks. This park is very similar to the Red River Gorge area in a lot of ways but with way less crowding and congestion.
@DavidA3218244 · Camped on May 26, 2022 at Campsite #13
Great time camping at this campground. First time we have ever visited Blue Heron and it didn't disappoint! Took the Big South Fork Scenic Railway, went hiking to Yahoo falls and natural bridge, and toured the Blue Heron Mining Camp. Went jogging and ran up on the Blue Heron and Devil's jump scenic overlook and had to take the wife back to see the view! Campground host went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable!
@PamelaO6CB6135 · Camped on Nov 12, 2021 at Campsite #13
The area is beautiful and the campground is well kept along with the bathhouse. The overlook trails and the Blue Heron Mining Museum are a must, they are just down from the campground. Also, a nice little drive to Stearns, KY (train depo) and south to Oneida, TN to Leatherwood. Nice area along the river and walking trails.
@PamelaO938 · Camped on Nov 12, 2021 at Campsite #13
The area is beautiful and the campground is well kept along with the bathhouse. The overlook trails and the Blue Heron Mining Museum are a must, they are just down from the campground. Also, a nice little drive to Stearns, KY (train depo) and south to Oneida, TN to Leatherwood. Nice area along the river and walking trails.
@StaciF633 · Camped on Jun 20, 2021 at Campsite #13
This is one of my favorite places to stay, because it is small and no too crowded. The scenery is beautiful and peaceful! I only wish there were a few more things to do at the campground itself, such as a volleyball/bad mitten net, horse shoes, or something to do on quiet days.
@StaciFA230D314 · Camped on Jun 20, 2021 at Campsite #13
This is one of my favorite places to stay, because it is small and no too crowded. The scenery is beautiful and peaceful! I only wish there were a few more things to do at the campground itself, such as a volleyball/bad mitten net, horse shoes, or something to do on quiet days.

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