Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

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Bandy Creek Visitor Center

Address: 151 Stable Road, Oneida, TN 37841

Big South Fork protects the rugged gorges of the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River along the Tennessee-Kentucky line, a landscape of sandstone bluffs, natural arches, and the preserved Blue Heron coal mining community. The river's gorge offers real whitewater, and the Twin Arches rank among the largest natural arches in the East.

Explore the Blue Heron mining camp and walk short trails to the gorge overlooks. For a challenge, strong paddlers can run the gorge's Class III-IV rapids, and hikers can take on the rugged trail to the Twin Arches.

Coordinates: 36.48771, -84.69748

Blue Heron Interpretive Center

Address: 8161 Mine 18 Road, Strunk, KY 42649

Big South Fork protects the rugged gorges of the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River along the Tennessee-Kentucky line, a landscape of sandstone bluffs, natural arches, and the preserved Blue Heron coal mining community. The river's gorge offers real whitewater, and the Twin Arches rank among the largest natural arches in the East.

Explore the Blue Heron mining camp and walk short trails to the gorge overlooks. For a challenge, strong paddlers can run the gorge's Class III-IV rapids, and hikers can take on the rugged trail to the Twin Arches.

Coordinates: 36.67079, -84.54765

Crossville Visitor Center

Address: 176 River Otter Drive, Crossville, TN 38571

Big South Fork protects the rugged gorges of the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River along the Tennessee-Kentucky line, a landscape of sandstone bluffs, natural arches, and the preserved Blue Heron coal mining community. The river's gorge offers real whitewater, and the Twin Arches rank among the largest natural arches in the East.

Explore the Blue Heron mining camp and walk short trails to the gorge overlooks. For a challenge, strong paddlers can run the gorge's Class III-IV rapids, and hikers can take on the rugged trail to the Twin Arches.

Coordinates: 35.98113, -85.00890

Helenwood Visitor Center

Address: 12025 Scott Highway, Helenwood, TN 37755

Big South Fork protects the rugged gorges of the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River along the Tennessee-Kentucky line, a landscape of sandstone bluffs, natural arches, and the preserved Blue Heron coal mining community. The river's gorge offers real whitewater, and the Twin Arches rank among the largest natural arches in the East.

Explore the Blue Heron mining camp and walk short trails to the gorge overlooks. For a challenge, strong paddlers can run the gorge's Class III-IV rapids, and hikers can take on the rugged trail to the Twin Arches.

Coordinates: 36.42011, -84.53806

Rugby Visitor Contact Station

Address: 5517 Rugby Highway, Rugby, TN 37733

Big South Fork protects the rugged gorges of the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River along the Tennessee-Kentucky line, a landscape of sandstone bluffs, natural arches, and the preserved Blue Heron coal mining community. The river's gorge offers real whitewater, and the Twin Arches rank among the largest natural arches in the East.

Explore the Blue Heron mining camp and walk short trails to the gorge overlooks. For a challenge, strong paddlers can run the gorge's Class III-IV rapids, and hikers can take on the rugged trail to the Twin Arches.

Coordinates: 36.36111, -84.70223

Stearns Visitor Contact Station

Address: 300 Wilburn K. Ross Highway, Stearns, KY 42467

Big South Fork protects the rugged gorges of the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River along the Tennessee-Kentucky line, a landscape of sandstone bluffs, natural arches, and the preserved Blue Heron coal mining community. The river's gorge offers real whitewater, and the Twin Arches rank among the largest natural arches in the East.

Explore the Blue Heron mining camp and walk short trails to the gorge overlooks. For a challenge, strong paddlers can run the gorge's Class III-IV rapids, and hikers can take on the rugged trail to the Twin Arches.

Coordinates: 36.70409, -84.46659

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