The free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries pass through 90 miles of scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide range of natural and historic features. The area offers a broad range of recreational opportunities including camping, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with its experience in managing river basins, was charged with land acquisition, planning and development of facilities. Now completed, these land and facilities are operated and maintained by the National Park Service for the benefit and use of the public.
Directions: Take I-40 to U.S. Highway 127 North. Follow Hwy 127 through Jamestown. North of Jamestown, where TN 154 leads northeast, turn right. Turn right again on TN 297, which leads to Bandy Creek Campground and the Park Visitor Center. For further directions, call the National Park Service Visitor Center at (423) 286-7275.
Big South Fork extends from Tennessee to Kentucky. The Tennessee trails include:
Angel Falls Overlook Trail
| 2.8 miles One Way | Moderately Strenuous | Leatherwood Ford Trailhead |
Charit Creek Hostel Access Trail
| 0.5 miles One Way | Strenuous | Middle Creek Trailhead |
Honey Creek Pocket Wilderness Loop
| 5 mile Loop | Strenuous | Honey Creek Trailhead |
O & W Bridge Trail
| 2.3 miles One Way | Moderately Easy | Leathewood Forest Trailhead |
Twin Arches Loop
| 6 miles Loop | Moderately Strenuous | Twin Arches Trailhead |
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This site was last updated 07/17/07