Top Adventures in Jamestown
Hike to Northrup Falls
Truly a hidden gem, this trail seems to get little to no attention, yet is absolutely amazing. To get to the trail from I-40 near Crossville, Tennessee, take Highway 127 north toward Jamestown. Before getting to Jamestown, turn right on State Rout...
2 miles
500 ft gain
Stargaze at Astronomy Field
This Dark Sky Park is a part of the Pickett State Park. It was established in 2015. It is one of the only IDA registered dark sky parks in the east. I have been all over the United States stargazing and this is still one of the best spots I have b...
Explore Pickett State Fire Tower
This tower was built by the CCC in the 1930s. The tower is easy to climb and safer than most fire towers. The top of the tower is open so you can get a 360 degree view of the surrounding area. The tower is located within the Pickett State Park and...
Hike to Hazard Cave
Hazard Cave is a gorgeous very large sandstone formation. The hike is located in Pickett State Park which is right next to Big South Fork National Recreation Area. This hike is the shortest option to get to Hazard Cave. If you are looking for a lo...
0.3 miles
200 ft gain
Hike to Indian Rockhouse
This hike is a great, short hike for all ages. It shows the sandstone formation of the area very well and features a large cliff, an overhang, and a small stream at the bottom. The hike is only 0.4 of a mile total and has a small elevation change....
0.4 miles
65 ft gain
Hike the Natural Bridge in Pickett State Park
This trail is located in Pickett State Park which is a close neighbor to Big South Fork National Recreation Area. This is one of the many trailheads that connects to the Natural Bridge loop however, this trailhead is the closest to the natural bri...
0.25 miles
100 ft gain
Hike to Twin Arches
The trail starts the parking lot which has some nice bathrooms and a nice small picnic area that is open year round. From the trail-head you will follow the signs that will lead you a short mostly flat .7 mile hike to the first arch. Once you get ...
2 miles
700 ft gain
Backpack to Angel Falls Overlook in the Big South Fork
Starting at a very small parking space, you head onto a fairly overgrown trail for half a mile. The trail then begins to thin out and is not as overgrown. Keeping a steady incline, you almost instantly feel the burn in your calves.
At around 2 mi...
6.4 miles
800 ft gain
Paddle the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River
This is an awesome trip because it allows you get a little taste of what it could have been like to explore the nation by waterway hundreds of years ago. Paddling as a means of traveling is an ancient practice. You are able to glide through nature...
Short hike to East Rim Overlook
This trail is located in Big South Fork National Recreation Area. This is more of a walk than a hike. The entire trail is paved except for the wooden boardwalk overlook at the end. The overlook shows the gorgeous views of the river valley and some...
0.2 miles
50 ft gain
Hike Honey Creek Loop
The trailhead of the 5.6-mile Honey Creek outer loop can be found at the Big South Fork National River - Honey Creek Trailhead Overlook in Robbins, TN 37852.
This trail is marked by dark green blazes and is one of the park's most challenging to ...
5.6 miles
Camp at OBED Wild and Scenic River Area via the Point Trail
You will want to park at the Lilly Bluff parking lot. Your GPS won't know where this is, so here are the GPS coordinates N36° 06.162', W84° 43.280'.The trailhead is located on the North side of the parking lot. All you need to do is follow the s...
4 miles
Nearby camping, hotels, and more
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Oneida, Tennessee
Bandy Creek
Overview Bandy Creek is a spacious and modern campground, situated in The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreat... -
Monroe, Tennessee
Obey River Park
Overview Obey River Park is a spacious campground located on the shores of Dale Hollow Lake, in the hills of Tennessee. The campground provides the largest camping area at the lake, as well as the ... -
Allons, Tennessee
Lillydale Campground And Day Use
Overview Lillydale Campground and Recreation Area is located along the shores of Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. Recreation Dale Hollow is renowned for its fishing opportunities. In ad... -
Allons, Tennessee
Willow Grove Campground
Overview Willow Grove is a spacious campground located at Dale Hollow Lake in the hills of Tennessee. The campground sits on an elevated plateau of land, offering sweeping views of the lake and sur... -
Strunk, Kentucky
Bear Creek Horse Camp
Overview Bear Creek Horse Camp is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Recreation Numerous trails snake through the recreation area, offering mounta... -
Strunk, Kentucky
Blue Heron Campground
Overview Blue Heron Campground is a rustic and spacious campground, situated on the Kentucky side of The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that of...
