Big South Fork National Park Primitive Camps
This page will assist in the planning of your next backpacking adventure in the Big South Fork. This information is a work in progress as I continue to update and visit these sites. If you are interested in helping develop this database of camping sites, then please contact me directly!
Here is a GPX file of all the Big South Fork Campsite discovered and reviewed to date. Please contact me immediately if you find anything wrong with the data:
Honey Creek Trail Primitive Campsites
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| Park Information |
Big South Fork – South End Trails |
| Trail Name |
Honey Creek Loop Trail |
| Geo Location |
N36° 25.666′ W84° 39.325′ Google |
| Fire Ring/Pit |
Yes |
| Tent Pitch-able |
Yes (no stakes in rock though) |
| Hammock Pitch-able |
Possible but not near fire pit |
| Bio Area |
Plenty of area to choose from |
| Water Source |
Honey Creek – 1/4 mile either direction |
| Exposure |
No tree cover, exposed to all elements, windy |
| Dangers |
100-200 ft drop offs on rock edges, rain, run-off, sloped rock facing |
| Visitor Traffic |
Right on trail. Expect visitors! |
| Pet-Friendly |
Yes (leashed) |
| Permit Required? |
Yes – $5.00 per party of six. Online Purchase |
| This campsite has some amazing views and is really a pretty neat area. It sits on a rock outcropping with several drop-off points. Plenty of downed trees for a fire. It’s pretty windy up there and you will be exposed to all elements. This area is pet friendly and also located directly on the trail, so expect many visitors. |
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| Park Information |
Big South Fork – South End Trails |
| Trail Name |
Honey Creek Loop Trail |
| Geo Location |
N36° 25.943′ W84° 39.269′ Google |
| Fire Ring/Pit |
Yes |
| Tent Pitch-able |
Yes. Some sloping banks, but do-able |
| Hammock Pitch-able |
Yes |
| Bio Area |
Plenty of areas to choose from |
| Water Source |
Honey Creek – 30ft. easy creek side access. Purify this water source. |
| Exposure |
Heavy tree cover, still allows sun, rain and elements through the canopy |
| Dangers |
Nothing prevalent |
| Visitor Traffic |
Right on trail. Expect visitors! |
| Pet-Friendly |
Yes (leashed) |
| Permit Required? |
Yes – $5.00 per party of six. Online Purchase |
| This campsite has some nice tree cover and great water access. It is extremely public as the fire ring is about 4 feet from the trail. Ground cover is clear for the most part. Pitching a tent will normally be on a slight slope unless you get right at the water. This area is pet friendly! |
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| Park Information |
Big South Fork – South End Trails |
| Trail Name |
Honey Creek Loop Trail |
| Geo Location |
N36° 25.959′ W84° 38.816′ Google |
| Fire Ring/Pit |
Yes |
| Tent Pitch-able |
Yes |
| Hammock Pitch-able |
Yes |
| Bio Area |
Plenty of areas to choose from |
| Water Source |
Cumberland River – 30ft. easy lake access. Purify this water source. |
| Exposure |
Tree cover, still allows sun, rain and elements through the canopy |
| Dangers |
Water levels possibly rise |
| Visitor Traffic |
Off trail and less public traffic, visible from the trail, so don’t be naked 🙂 |
| Pet-Friendly |
Yes (leashed) |
| Permit Required? |
Yes – $5.00 per party of six. Online Purchase |
| This campsite is considered one of the treasures of this trail. So get there early and setup before continuing your hike. I suspect in the summertime this campsite is continually booked solid. Great water access with the Cumberland River right next to you. Great flat pitching areas and plenty to see! There are plenty of other sites directly next to this one and even a couple of hidden ones. Just look around the area very closely. |
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| Park Information |
Big South Fork – South End Trails |
| Trail Name |
Honey Creek Loop Trail |
| Geo Location |
N36° 25.252′ W84° 38.832′ Google |
| Fire Ring/Pit |
Yes |
| Tent Pitch-able |
Yes |
| Hammock Pitch-able |
Yes |
| Bio Area |
Tough area for privacy. Directly on trail! |
| Water Source |
Stream 0.10 miles from camp |
| Exposure |
Tree cover, exposed to all elements, windy |
| Dangers |
None observed |
| Visitor Traffic |
Right on trail. Expect visitors! |
| Pet-Friendly |
Yes (leashed) |
| Permit Required? |
Yes – $5.00 per party of six. Online Purchase |
| This campsite is for the person(s) who wants a quick stop to drop packs and have a nice little camp setup to explore Honey Creek. This camp is only .30 miles from the trailhead. This area is pet friendly and also located directly on the trail, so expect many visitors. |
Twin Arches Trail Primitive Campsites
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| Park Information |
Big South Fork – Twin Arches Area |
| Trail Name |
Twin Arches Loop Trail |
| Geo Location |
N36° 32.150′ W84° 43.289′ Google |
| Fire Ring/Pit |
Yes |
| Tent Pitch-able |
Yes |
| Hammock Pitch-able |
Yes |
| Bio Area |
Plenty of area to choose from |
| Water Source |
Station Creek – 30 feet away |
| Exposure |
Tree cover but exposed to all elements |
| Dangers |
Wildlife (bear signs and coyotes) |
| Visitor Traffic |
Horse trail is visible from this location |
| Pet-Friendly |
Yes (leashed) |
| Permit Required? |
Yes – $5.00 per party of six. Online Purchase |
| This campsite is a jewel hidden behind Charit Creek Lodge and is not accessible via trail. You have to make your way through charit creek’s back area and into the woods. The current caretaker is aware of this location and will question you before letting you in. |
Slave Falls Trail Primitive Campsites
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| Park Information |
Big South Fork – Slave Falls Area |
| Trail Name |
Slave Falls Trail |
| Geo Location |
N36° 31.760′ W84° 46.320′ Google |
| Fire Ring/Pit |
Yes |
| Tent Pitch-able |
Yes |
| Hammock Pitch-able |
Yes |
| Bio Area |
Plenty of area to choose from |
| Water Source |
Unknown or Poor |
| Exposure |
Tree cover but exposed to all elements |
| Dangers |
Wildlife (bear signs and coyotes) |
| Visitor Traffic |
Visible from trail |
| Pet-Friendly |
Yes (leashed) |
| Permit Required? |
Yes – $5.00 per party of six. Online Purchase |
| This is not one of the greatest campsites at BSF but it will suffice for a quick trip into the woods. |
