Can you reserve a site at Bear Creek Campground - KY?

Yes, Bear Creek Campground - KY is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Bear Creek Campground - KY?

100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Bear Creek Campground - KY?

Yes, pets are allowed at Bear Creek Campground - KY.

Are campfires allowed at Bear Creek Campground - KY?

Campfires are allowed at Bear Creek Campground - KY. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Bear Creek Campground - KY, Tennessee — 22 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Bear Creek Horse Camp is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

Recreation

Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors.

Facilities

Bear Creek combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electric hookups. Sites can accommodate both RV and tent camping. Tie-stalls are available on each site.

Natural Features

Big South Fork is located in north-central Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky in some of the most rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau. The park encompasses approximately 125,000 acres including rocky gorges and forested plateaus.

Nearby Attractions

Just a few miles from the campground is Blue Heron Mine, also known as Mine 18, a historic abandoned mining town that has been rebuilt as an outdoor museum. Visitors can hear audio presentations from actual people who lived in the community in the 1950s.

The facts

22 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 100 ft
Up to 6 people per site
Loops: Bear Creek Campground

Site types

22 Equestrian Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

22 campsites at Bear Creek Campground - KY

Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Springs	55 ft	6	🐾
002	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	60 ft	6	🐾
003	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	70 ft	6	🐾
004	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	60 ft	6	🐾
005	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	50 ft	6	🐾
006	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	100 ft	6	🐾
007	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	—	60 ft	6	🐾
008	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Severe	—	62 ft	6	🐾
009	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	75 ft	6	🐾
010	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	60 ft	6	🐾
011	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	47 ft	6	🐾
012	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	63 ft	6	🐾
013	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	63 ft	6	🐾
014	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	63 ft	6	🐾
015	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	50 ft	6	🐾
016	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	48 ft	6	🐾
017	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	54 ft	6	🐾
018	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	57 ft	6	🐾
019	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	65 ft	6	🐾
020	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	47 ft	6	🐾
021	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	66 ft	6	🐾
022	Bear Creek Campground	Equestrian Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	60 ft	6	🐾

Getting there

For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm

36.64108, -84.52364 · 36°38'27.9"N 84°31'25.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	49	59	69	77	82	85	85	80	69	58	48
Low °F	24	26	33	41	51	59	63	62	54	42	32	27
Precip in	4.8	4.5	5.2	4.7	5.5	5.3	6.1	3.7	3.6	3.3	3.8	5.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Bear Creek Campground - KY

Can you reserve a site at Bear Creek Campground - KY?: Yes, Bear Creek Campground - KY is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Bear Creek Campground - KY have?: 22 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Bear Creek Campground - KY?: 100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Bear Creek Campground - KY?: Yes, pets are allowed at Bear Creek Campground - KY.
Does Bear Creek Campground - KY have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Bear Creek Campground - KY?: Campfires are allowed at Bear Creek Campground - KY. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Bear Creek Campground - KY

Blue Heron Campground 2.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Alum Ford Campground 8.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Station Camp Campground 9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bandy Creek 14.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Blue Heron Interpretive Center 2.4 mi · Facility
Bell Farm Horse Camp 8.2 mi · Facility
Great Meadows Campground 11.2 mi · Campground
Natural Arch Scenic Area 13.8 mi · Activity pass
Bandy Creek Visitor Center 14.3 mi · Facility
Keno Shooting Range 17.8 mi · Facility
Beaver Creek Wilderness 18.5 mi · Facility
Lake Cumberland - Stearns 21 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone (423) 286-7275
Book Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

Bear Creek Campground - KY