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Blue Heron Campground

Campground · National park in McCreary County, Kentucky.

45Campsites
1.2 miTo Lake Cumberland
YesRV hookups
61 ftLongest RV site

At a glance

Managed byNational Park Service (Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area)
Campsites45
Site types44 standard, electric, 1 rv electric
RV hookupsElectric hookups at 45 sites (water at 45)
Longest RV/trailer site61 ft
RVs welcomeYes
Dogs allowedYes
Phone(423) 286-7275
ReservationsRecreation.gov

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About 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. Recreation 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. Facilities Blue Heron Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern convenience of flush toilets, hot showers and electric hookups.

Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.

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Location & directions

Blue Heron Campground is in McCreary County.

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