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Station Camp Campground

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Upcoming Availability

14 of 14 days currently show available sites.

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Thu, Jul 23

17

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Fri, Jul 24

13

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Sat, Jul 25

13

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Sun, Jul 26

19

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Mon, Jul 27

20

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Tue, Jul 28

20

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Wed, Jul 29

21

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Thu, Jul 30

19

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Fri, Jul 31

18

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Sat, Aug 1

18

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Sun, Aug 2

21

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Mon, Aug 3

21

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Tue, Aug 4

20

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Wed, Aug 5

21

sites

Campground guide

What to know before booking

Station Camp Campground (also known as Station Camp Horse Camp) is located on the Tennessee side of the park. Station Camp Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electrick hookups. Big South Fork is located in north-central Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky in some of the most rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau.

max Stay

30 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

Station Camp Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electrick hookups. Sites can accomodate both RV and tent camping. Tie-stalls are available on each site.

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.

Recreation

Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The Big South Fork River provides opportunities for all water-sports.

Nearby Attractions

Just a few miles down the road is the Station Camp River Access where most horseback riders cross the river to access numerous trails. The river access has a picnic area and vault toilets.

Campsite map

Site markers come from Recreation.gov campsite coordinates.

23 mapped sites

Campsites

A sample of official campsite metadata for scanning equipment fit before booking.

Site 18

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 11 (with new paddock)

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 21

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

42 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 12 (with new paddock)

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 15 (with new paddock)

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 23

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

54 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 7

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

37 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 17 (with new paddock)

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

35 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 13 (with new paddock)

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 20

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 5

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 22

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

50 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 4

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

45 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 1 (with new paddock)

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

70 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 10 (with new paddock)

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

36 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 3 (with new paddock)

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

47 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 19

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

40 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 14 (with new paddock)

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

55 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 9

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

30 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 24

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

56 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 8

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

53 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 16

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

60 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Site 2 (with new paddock)

Station Camp Campground

STANDARD ELECTRIC

70 ft

vehicle

6

people

shade

Important notices

Black bears and other wildlife frequent this campground. Please keep in mind that “food” to a bear includes any item with a scent, regardless of packaging. This may consist of items that you do not consider food, such as canned goods, horse feed, bottles, drinks, soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, ice chests (even when empty), and unwashed items used for preparing or eating meals. All these items must be stored properly. --Secure coolers, grills, cooking utensils, horse feed, any food not in use, and anything with food odors inside the locked compartment of a vehicle or trailer or a bear proof storage locker if available. Food storage lockers each measure approximately 29" deep x 38" wide x 43" tall. --Wipe off picnic tables and grills. Properly discard aluminum foil used for cooking. --Avoid burning garbage in fire rings because it will leave behind grease and food scraps. --Always discard all garbage in wildlife proof trash cans or dumpsters. Keep a clean campsite. --Do not hang garbage from lantern poles. Following these guidelines will keep you from getting your property confiscated from your campsite. We appreciate your cooperation.
Dipose of garbage immediately in bear-proof garbage receptacles. This rule is strictly enforced!
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!
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.

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Common questions

Is Station Camp Campground available right now?

Kestrel's most recent scan found openings on 14 of the next 14 days, starting Thu, Jul 23. Availability changes constantly — check the calendar above, then confirm on Recreation.gov.

How do I book Station Camp Campground?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.