Blue Heron Campground
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About Blue Heron Campground
Blue Heron Campground is a national park campground at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in McCreary County, Tennessee. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Blue Heron 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 49 ft. Campers rate it 4.2/5 across 198 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area include Bear Creek Campground - KY, Alum Ford Campground, Station Camp Campground and Bandy Creek.
Total reservations in April — 2023: 200 · 2024: 159 · 2025: 213
Location
Address
Oneida, Tennessee
Coordinates
36.6781, -84.5189
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •October sees 331 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds
Bear Creek Campground - KY
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Alum Ford Campground
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Station Camp Campground
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Bandy Creek
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
General Burnside State Park
General Burnside State Park
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Blue Heron Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Blue Heron 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 Blue Heron Campground?
October typically sees the highest reservation activity at Blue Heron Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Blue Heron Campground right now?
Blue Heron 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 Blue Heron Campground located?
Blue Heron Campground is located in Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, near Oneida, Tennessee.
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