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Bear Creek Campground - Ky

Bear Creek Horse Camp is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. 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. 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.

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Grassy tent pad with picnic table in far back near woodline.
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✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 100 ftRVs & trailersTents

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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.