Bear Creek Horse Camp
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Bear Creek Horse Camp is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
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.
Need to Know
Black bears and other wildlife frequent the area; visitors must follow food and garbage storage regulations. All food and items used to store or prepare food MUST be secured in a food storage locker near your campsite or inside the trunk or cab of your vehicle at all times when not in use. This includes horse feed as well. DO NOT HANG TRASH FROM THE LANTERN POLE ON YOUR SITE.
Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters. This rule is strictly enforced!
Horses or other members of the Equidae family being transported into or through the park from out of state shall be accompanied by a negative test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) (Coggins) conducted not more than twelve (12) months prior to entering the state as well as proof of veterinary inspection. These forms must be in possession of the horse handler at all times.
- Firewood Quarantine: The possession of any firewood originating from any location for which a federal or state firewood quarantine is in effect is prohibited. The movement of firewood into the park from counties adjacent to the park for which a federal or state quarantine is in place is permitted. Firewood which bears a USDA or a state certificate is allowed. The National Park Service STRONGLY discourages the movement of firewood from one location to another. Help protect the park and chose to bring only heat-treated wood on your next visit!
Any group larger than 25 persons wishing to participate in any activity in the park in which members of the group will depart from an established road and/or parking area must first obtain a permit for such activity. More information can be found online at www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/special-use-permits.htm.
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.
Recreation
Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors.
Contact Information
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4564 Leatherwood Road Oneida TN 37841
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: (423) 286-7275
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Available Campsites
- Site 006, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 021, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 020, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 019, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 015, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 016, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 008, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 013, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 014, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 010, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 003, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 007, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 018, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 009, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 011, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 012, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 022, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 017, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 004, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 005, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 001, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
- Site 002, Loop Bear Creek Horse Camp, Type Equestrian Electric
