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The campground consists of six campsites each with picnic table, lantern post and fire ring. Pit toilets are available, but no drinking water.
Located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork seven miles west of Whitley City, Kentucky at the end of Highway 700.
A small, 30+ site BLM campground in the Big South Fork NRRA in the Daniel Boone National Forest. It has an outdoor kitchen for camper cleanup use, flush toilets, showers. Sites have water and 30 amp electricity. The small size and remote location make it ideal. Was here 2nd week of August and on a Wednesday only six sites had campers. The campground filled up for the weekend then most left. The location in southeast KY is terrific as a base for exploring the many trails, overlooks, waterfalls in the area. A Kroger grocery store is 10 miles north. If you're curious, yes, I did change campsites during the stay. And yes, that is a real black bear at my campsite. Warnings are posted and rangers patrol regularly hoping to scare it away. And that's a stick bug that dropped from a tree onto my shoulder.
Spent 3 nights here in mid-oct in our new smaller fifth-wheel. No camphost on site, I guess it's late season and they are gone until next year. There were quite a few other campers here, which surprised me as it's mid-week and late season. Very quiet. I reserved site 30 but it was short and steep and couldn't get level, so moved to site 32 which was better.
There appears to be some nice hikes that we will check out and then the old mining town/museum.
The road getting in was windy and curvy, no problem. Closest town (Whitley City) for firewood, supplies, food, etc. is not close so bring what you need.
Nice place.
We love this little camping spot the camp site is great for family gatherings nice get away . Camp sites are very nice and have lots of room . If you’re looking for a getaway you will not be disappointed.
If you do visit you will have to go and check out mine 18 great place and very educational and the scenery is beautiful.
It's a good camping spot. Plenty of hot shower water. You have to watch out for children on their bikes in the road. They have no hesitation to zip in front of your moving vehicle. Arrived without a reservation and got a good spot for 3 nights.
Nice NPS campground. Showers and bathrooms were clean. Water was hot. Sites were well maintained. Nice picnic tables and fire pits. Saw friendly rangers there all four days were stayed, checking in and doing maintenance. Would definitely go back and stay!
