Pick up in Castalian Springs2013 Challenger 37DT
Castalian Springs, TN · 29 mi from Nashville (straight-line)
Drivable — no tow vehicleDeliveryPets OK
| Location | Oneida, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $30–$35/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (326 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 61 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | water, electric |
| Electrical service | 30A / 50A |
| RV sites | 43 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
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Picks are 61 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Nashville (Nashville International (BNA)), about 126 mi straight-line from Blue Heron Campground. RV rentals in Nashville
Pick up in Castalian SpringsThis weekend · Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights18 sites open for every night · from $30/night
Blue Heron Campground is a Recreation.gov campground in Oneida. It lists 43 RV or RV/tent sites for rigs up to 61 ft. 43 sites have electric. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
Opens site 025 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 024 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 018 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 023 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 027 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 017 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 026 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
Opens site 016 on Recreation.gov; re-enter Oct 30–Nov 1 there.
You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.
Availability checked Oct 25 on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 44 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 002 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 016 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 026 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 003 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 006 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 007 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 012 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 018 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 023 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 024 standard electric | ✓ |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (326 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Close to Blue Heron Mining Camp. A lot of history to see and learn about. Quiet campground.”
“Lovely campground, peaceful and clean. No host on site, but it was fine. ”
“Nice small campground. I love that the dish washing sink for tent campers is well maintained. The bear boxes to store coolers and food stuff is a big convenience. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 61 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
4564 LEATHERWOOD ROAD
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Blue Heron Campground sits on the Kentucky side of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, part of the rugged Cumberland Plateau that spreads across roughly 125,000 acres of gorges, forested plateaus and sandstone formations. The campground is deliberately low-key and roomy: 45 total sites, of which 44 are set up to accommodate both RVs and tents and one is RV-only. Sites are generous in size, shaded by mature trees and include picnic areas; many campers appreciate the combination of traditional woods camping with a few modern conveniences every loop has electric hookups, and the campground provides flush toilets and hot showers. The main channel of the Big South Fork is only a short drive away, so anglers and paddlers can be on the river without a long haul from camp, while the nearby landscape reveals cliffs, arches and chimney-like sandstone features carved by streams over millennia. Blue Heron is a good base for a wide range of Park activities: the recreation area's trail network supports mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding, and the broader park offers boating, paddling, climbing, fishing, wildlife viewing, picnicking and historic- and cultural-site visits. Within a few miles of the campground you can visit Blue Heron Mine (Mine 18), an outdoor museum where recorded voices from the town's 1950s residents bring the former mining community to life, and the Big South Fork Scenic Railway depot in Stearns is about nine miles away (more at https://bsfsry.com). Practical details such as current fees, reservation policies and seasonal availability change periodically, so check the National Park Service directions and campground pages for the latest information and access guidance before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Pick up in Lebanon
Pick up in Lebanon| ✓ |
| $30 |
| 027 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 044 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 045 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 004 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 008 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 017 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 025 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 028 standard electric | ✓ | ✓ | $30 |
| 001 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 019 standard electric | R | ✓ | $30 |
| 005 standard electric | ✓ | R | $30 |
| 011 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 013 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 014 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 015 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 020 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 022 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 036 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 037 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 038 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 042 - SHORT PAD standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 009 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 010 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 021 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 029 standard electric | R | R | $30 |
| 030 standard electric | R | R | $35 |
| 031 standard electric | R | R | $35 |
| 033 standard electric | R | R | $35 |
| 034 standard electric | R | ✓ | $35 |
| 039 standard electric | R | ✓ | $35 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage | Not listed |
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| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Blue Heron Campground. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Blue Heron Campground, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights9 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights11 sites open for every night