Big South Fork National Recreation Area

Big South Fork National Recreation Area
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Park Type	National River and Recreation Area
Located	Oneida, Tennessee
External Links	Official Website Official Trail Map
Entrance Fee	Unknown
ActivitiesThings to do at the park
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park
Park Trails	17 Trails / Total of 59.06 miles95.048 km <br />
Lodging Types
Camping Amenities
Park Area	125,310 acres507.112 km² <br />
Operated By	National Park Service
Main Location	36° 29' 11.40" N, 84° 41' 54.60" W Map
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Park Overview

Vast 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau preserved for various outdoor activities.

How to get there

1. Take I-81 south to I-40 west to I-75 north.
2. From Exit 141 (Oneida/Huntsville) onto TN-63.
3. Travel 14 miles on TN-63 including a left/west turn to stay on TN-63.
4. Turn right/north onto TN-297.
5. Travel on TN-297 for around 18 miles including passing thru Oneida.
6. Arrive at Visitor Center.

GPS address for Bandy Creek Visitors Center is 4564 Leatherwood Rd., Oneida, Tennessee 37841.

Park Trails

The table below lists 17 trails covering 59.06 miles. There are more trails within the park not yet documented on this wiki.

Park Trails	Distance	Difficulty	Marking	Usage	Highlight
Angel Falls Overlook TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	2.80 mi	Easy	Unknown
Angel Falls Rapid TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	2.00 mi	Easy	Unknown
Brandy Creek Loop TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	1.30 mi	Easy	Unknown
Burnt Mill LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	4.30 mi	Easy	Unknown
East Rim OverlookThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	0.06 mi	Easy	Unknown
Gentleman's Swimming Hole TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	2.90 mi	Easy	Unknown		Access to swimming in Clear Fork River
Grand Gap Loop TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	6.80 mi	Medium	Unknown
Honey Creek LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	5.50 mi	Hard	Unknown		Very difficult trail to walk and navigate
John Litton Farm LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	6.30 mi	Easy	Unknown		Accessed by Duncan Hollow Trail
Leatherwood LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	3.30 mi	Easy	Unknown		Overlook
Middle Creek Loop TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	3.50 mi	Easy	Unknown		Connects with Sawmill and Laurel Fork trails
O&W TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	2.30 mi	Easy	Unknown
Oscar Blevins Farm LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	3.60 mi	Easy	Unknown		Leads through old farms and farmsteads
Rock Creek Loop TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	7.10 mi	Medium	Unknown
Slave FallsThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	1.50 mi	Easy	Unknown		Leads to Slave Falls and Needle Arch
Sunset OverlookThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	1.30 mi	Easy	Unknown		Overlook
Twin Arches LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	4.50 mi	Easy	Unknown		Leads to the Twin Arches

Fees, Permits, etc.

The park is open year-round. Bandy Creek Visitor Center is open daily from 8AM to 4PM.

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