100 Henderson Street
Stearns
Kentucky, 42647
(606) 376-5073
www.nps.gov/biso
Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area is a campground or RV park located in Stearns.
Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities. Big South Fork offers two developed campgrounds, Bandy Creek Campground in Tennessee and Blue Heron Campground in Kentucky. Reservations are available at both campgrounds from April through October.
Places to eat within 10km of Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area include Ole Country Cafe, Kristina's Kitchen Bakery And Vegetarian Cafe located at 12 South Main Street, Sante Fe Mexican Restaurant located at 39 South Main Street, Coal Miners Rest & Steak House, and Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant.
Other nearby accommodations options close to Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area include Parkland Motel located at 1950 South Highway 27 approximately 3.7 km away, Sheltowee Trace Outfitters located at 2001 Highway 90, Whitley City Motel and Restaurant approximately 5.1 km away, Bandy Creek Campground located at Located inside Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, and Tranquil Cabin In Gated Resort approximately 15.3 km away.