Station Camp Campground
Campground · 24 bookable sites ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (National River) · Open Access
- 24
- Bookable sites
- 70 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 6
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 1,452 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Station Camp Campground (also known as Station Camp Horse Camp) is located on the Tennessee side of the park.
Recreation
Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors. The Big South Fork River provides opportunities for all water-sports.
Facilities
Station Camp Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electrick hookups. Sites can accomodate 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.
Contact Info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (423) 569-9778.Nearby Attractions
Just a few miles down the road is the Station Camp River Access where most horseback riders cross the river to access numerous trails. The river access has a picnic area and vault toilets.
The facts
- 24 bookable sites
- 1 accessible site
- Vehicles up to 70 ft
- Up to 6 people per site
Site types
- 24 Standard Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, grills, shade.
24 campsites at Station Camp Campground
Check-in 12:00 PM · Check-out 12:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (with new paddock) | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 10 (with new paddock) | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 36 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 11 (with new paddock) | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 12 (with new paddock) | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 13 (with new paddock) | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 14 (with new paddock) | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 55 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 15 (with new paddock) | — | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 16 | — | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 60 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 17 (with new paddock) | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 18 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 19 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 2 (with new paddock) | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 70 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 20 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 21 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 42 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 22 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 23 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 24 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 56 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 3 (with new paddock) | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 47 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 4 | — | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 5 | — | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 45 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 6 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 7 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 37 ft | 6 | ♿ 🐾 |
| 8 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 53 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
| 9 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 6 | 🐾 |
Getting there
For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm
36.54691, -84.63617 · 36°32'48.9"N 84°38'10.2"W
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 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 82 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 69 | 58 | 49 |
| Low °F | 25 | 27 | 33 | 41 | 50 | 59 | 64 | 62 | 55 | 42 | 32 | 28 |
| Precip in | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 6.0 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6.6 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 Station Camp Campground
- Can you reserve a site at Station Camp Campground?
- Yes, Station Camp Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Station Camp Campground have?
- 24 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Station Camp Campground?
- 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Station Camp Campground?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Station Camp Campground.
- Does Station Camp Campground have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Station Camp Campground?
- Campfires are allowed at Station Camp Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone (423) 286-7275
- Email BISO_information@nps.gov
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.
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