Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
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Good For
Wheelchairs
Hearing Impaired
Families
Visually Impaired
Activities
Stargazing
Boating
Rock Climbing
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Wildlife Watching
Biking
Camping
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Trail Running
Backpacking
Tent Camping
Entrance Fee
Entrance fee is $0.00.
There are no entrance fees for Big South Fork NRRA.
Weather
The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes eclipsing 90 degrees. The low temperatures in winter often dip below freezing. Spring sees the most amount of precipitation, but rainfall can occur in various amounts throughout the year.
