Alum Ford Campground
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About Alum Ford Campground
Alum Ford Campground is a national park campground at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in McCreary County, Tennessee. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Alum Ford Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 45 ft. Campers rate it 4.5/5 across 41 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area include Blue Heron Campground, Bear Creek Campground - KY and Station Camp Campground.
Total reservations in January — 2025: 2
Location
Address
Oneida, Tennessee
Coordinates
36.7652, -84.5472
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •October sees 51 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds

Blue Heron Campground
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

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Station Camp Campground
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Waitsboro Campground
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Alum Ford Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Alum Ford Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Alum Ford Campground?
October typically sees the highest reservation activity at Alum Ford Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Alum Ford Campground right now?
Alum Ford Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Alum Ford Campground located?
Alum Ford Campground is located in Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, near Oneida, Tennessee.
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