The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area encompasses 90 miles of scenic gorges, dense forests, and free-flowing river. The main gorge was formed by the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. The Big South Fork offers remote areas with numerous opportunities for outdoor sports such as backpacking, climbing, rafting and kayaking, horse back riding, hiking, hunting and fishing.
 

Campgrounds

Headquarters Campground

Houchins Ferry Campground

Maple Springs Group Campground

accommodates horses and large groups of people (8-24 per site), $30 per night. Three sites for groups with horses, and four sites for groups without horses. Offers 6 primitive campsites with no restrooms and no water.