Big South Fork National River and
Recreation Area
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Oneida, TN (423) 286-7275
Just minutes from the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Big South Fork Airpark offers
miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs right in your backyard.
Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, the free-flowing Big
South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries offer opportunities for
whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking, big and small game hunting, fishing, and a variety
of camping amenities. With over 180 miles of equestrian trails you can access many
of the area's scenic features, including the remote Charit Creek Lodge. Also this are is
rich in historic features. You can spend a day exploring the abandoned Blue
Heron Mining Community and hear the stories of former residents in this ghost
community from over forty years ago.
From leisurely day hikes to rugged multi-day adventures, you will have the opportunity to explore one of the most important archaeological sites in the SE, and observe rare species of threatened and endangered plants and animals. The rich natural and historic features of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area will also provide endless opportunities for unique photographs and star-gazing in pure darkness.
AE Stables and Horse Boarding
Oneida, TN (865) 773-3637
Airpark Equestrian Stables is an upscale public boarding facility designed for people who expect nothing less than the best for their horses. A.E. Stables adjoins the Big South Fork Airpark and will work in conjunction with the Airpark to provide top quality care and consideration for both horse and rider.
Oneida, TN (865) 773-3637
Airpark Equestrian Stables is an upscale public boarding facility designed for people who expect nothing less than the best for their horses. A.E. Stables adjoins the Big South Fork Airpark and will work in conjunction with the Airpark to provide top quality care and consideration for both horse and rider.
Daniel Boone National Forest
Winchester, KY (859) 745-3100
Daniel Boone National Forest sits along the Cumberland Plateau in the Appalachian Foothills. The forest has 707,000 acres of mostly rugged terrain, 3,400 miles of sandstone cliffs, and 600 miles of trails great for backpacking, camping, and picnicking. The forest also offers rock climbing, boating, hunting, fishing, bird watching, geocaching and caving.
Winchester, KY (859) 745-3100
Daniel Boone National Forest sits along the Cumberland Plateau in the Appalachian Foothills. The forest has 707,000 acres of mostly rugged terrain, 3,400 miles of sandstone cliffs, and 600 miles of trails great for backpacking, camping, and picnicking. The forest also offers rock climbing, boating, hunting, fishing, bird watching, geocaching and caving.
Pickett State Park
Jamestown, TN (931) 879-5821
Pickett State Park offers scenic botanical and geological wonders found nowhere else in Tennessee. There are also many uncommon rock formations, natural bridges, numerous caves, and ancient Indian occupation remains. Also available are, camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, hunting, and fishing in 15 acre Arch Lake, as well as, archery, tennis courts, volleyball, basketball, playgrounds, and scenic drives.
Jamestown, TN (931) 879-5821
Pickett State Park offers scenic botanical and geological wonders found nowhere else in Tennessee. There are also many uncommon rock formations, natural bridges, numerous caves, and ancient Indian occupation remains. Also available are, camping, picnicking, swimming, hiking, hunting, and fishing in 15 acre Arch Lake, as well as, archery, tennis courts, volleyball, basketball, playgrounds, and scenic drives.
Cove Lake State Park
Caryville, TN (423) 566-9701
Cove Lake State Park is 673 acres that sits on the edge of the Cumberland Mountains. This park has miles of scenic hiking trails, biking trails, and is great for boating, swimming, hunting and camping. Also, in the winter, Canadian Geese make this park their feeding ground.
Caryville, TN (423) 566-9701
Cove Lake State Park is 673 acres that sits on the edge of the Cumberland Mountains. This park has miles of scenic hiking trails, biking trails, and is great for boating, swimming, hunting and camping. Also, in the winter, Canadian Geese make this park their feeding ground.
Obed Wild and Scenic River
Wartburg, TN (423) 346-6294
30 miles south of the Big South Fork Airpark on Highway 27 sits the Obed Wild and Scenic River. The river and surrounding areas look now just as they did in the 1700's due to poor farming soil. The Obed Wild and Scenic River provides fishing, hiking, great sandstone rock climbing, boulder climbing, and is the source of one of the best whitewater rivers in the Eastern United States.
Wartburg, TN (423) 346-6294
30 miles south of the Big South Fork Airpark on Highway 27 sits the Obed Wild and Scenic River. The river and surrounding areas look now just as they did in the 1700's due to poor farming soil. The Obed Wild and Scenic River provides fishing, hiking, great sandstone rock climbing, boulder climbing, and is the source of one of the best whitewater rivers in the Eastern United States.
Activities
Big South Fork Scenic Railway
Stearns, KY (606) 376-5330
Come ride the 16 mile historic Kentucky & Tennessee Railway. Known as the "Route of the Painted Rocks," and today preserved by the Daniel Boone National Forest and Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, this ride is full of spectacular vistas, lush vegetation and free flowing mountain streams as it descends 600 feet into the river gorge.
Stearns, KY (606) 376-5330
Come ride the 16 mile historic Kentucky & Tennessee Railway. Known as the "Route of the Painted Rocks," and today preserved by the Daniel Boone National Forest and Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, this ride is full of spectacular vistas, lush vegetation and free flowing mountain streams as it descends 600 feet into the river gorge.
Brimstone recreation
Huntsville, TN 1-800-BRIMSTONE
A company that promotes and offers recreational adventures in 125,000 acres of NE Tennessee. Including the use of ATV's, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and bird watching.
Huntsville, TN 1-800-BRIMSTONE
A company that promotes and offers recreational adventures in 125,000 acres of NE Tennessee. Including the use of ATV's, hunting, fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and bird watching.
Stonehenge Golf Club
Fairfield Glade, TN (931) 484-3731
This world class, par 72 championship golf course designed by renowned architect Joe Lee is the #1 resort course in TN. The Stonehenge Golf Club also boasts a beautiful clubhouse, Pro Shop, bar and restaurant.
Fairfield Glade, TN (931) 484-3731
This world class, par 72 championship golf course designed by renowned architect Joe Lee is the #1 resort course in TN. The Stonehenge Golf Club also boasts a beautiful clubhouse, Pro Shop, bar and restaurant.
New River Scenic Railway
Huntsville, TN (423) 663-8899
The New River Scenic Railway is one of the first railways in the US with a "Green Train" that runs on bio-diesel fuel. Take a ride up the New River Valley through thousands of acres of wilderness in the Cumberland Plateau.
Huntsville, TN (423) 663-8899
The New River Scenic Railway is one of the first railways in the US with a "Green Train" that runs on bio-diesel fuel. Take a ride up the New River Valley through thousands of acres of wilderness in the Cumberland Plateau.
Sheltowee Trace Outfitters
Whitley City, KY 1-800-541-RAFT
Sheltowee Trace Outfitters offers whitewater rafting, canoeing, climbing walls, camp inns, campsites, and the Cumberland Star Riverboat. The rafting trip will take you down the Cumberland Falls and class III rapids such as the Center Rock and Surfing Rapids.
Whitley City, KY 1-800-541-RAFT
Sheltowee Trace Outfitters offers whitewater rafting, canoeing, climbing walls, camp inns, campsites, and the Cumberland Star Riverboat. The rafting trip will take you down the Cumberland Falls and class III rapids such as the Center Rock and Surfing Rapids.
Dale Hollow Lake
Celina, TN
Dale Hollow Lake holds the world record for the largest small mouth bass and the TN state record for largest lake trout. The lake also offers fishing, camping, kayaking, hiking, hunting, log cabin rentals and ski boat rentals.
Celina, TN
Dale Hollow Lake holds the world record for the largest small mouth bass and the TN state record for largest lake trout. The lake also offers fishing, camping, kayaking, hiking, hunting, log cabin rentals and ski boat rentals.