Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

Big South Fork’s Brewster Bridge Road to Temporarily Close for Repair — Brewster Bridge Road in Big South Fork NRRA will temporarily close for repair and re-pavement beginning on Monday, June 29. The road was heavily damaged from significant rain events in 2022 and 2023. The area boat launch and day use area will be inaccessible during the project. Details ↗

Big South Fork Announces Temporary Closure of Blue Heron Tipple Bridge — Big South Fork NRRA has announced the temporary closure of the historic Blue Heron Tipple Bridge, effective immediately in the interest of visitor safety. A recent bridge safety inspection conducted by the Federal Highway Administration identified structural issues specific to th Details ↗

Firewood ban is in effect for the park. — Firewood ban is in effect for the park. Only firewood from the surrounding counties of Scott, Morgan, Pickett, and Fentress, in Tennessee, and McCreary in Kentucky, can be brought into the park. Firewood is for sale or you may use dead and down wood. Details ↗

Black Bears at Big South Fork — Black bears call Big South Fork NRRA home. Help keep them healthy and safe by storing all food, cooking items, feed, cosmetics and coolers properly stored when at campgrounds or in the backcountry. Details ↗

The Use of Drones is Prohibited at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area — Currently, the use of drones is prohibited at Big South Fork and all National Parks. Detailed information about the policy is available... Details ↗

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