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Blue Heron Campground

Blue Heron Campground is a rustic and spacious campground, situated on the Kentucky side of The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational activities. Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities. Blue Heron Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern convenience of flush toilets, hot showers and electric hookups. Sites can accommodate both RV and tent camping.

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Paved parking lane next to gravel tent pad and picnic table.
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Standard with electric44
RV with electric1
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Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowed✓ Tent padsMax vehicle length 61 ftRVs & trailersTents

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Getting there

For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm .

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.