Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

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4564 Leatherwood Road, Oneida, Tennessee

Description

Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.

Activities

Arts and Culture, Astronomy, Backcountry Camping, Biking, Birdwatching, Boating, Camping, Climbing, Fishing, Freshwater fishing, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Hunting and Gathering, Hunting, Junior Ranger Program, Kid Friendly, Mountain Biking, National River and Recreation Area, Paddling, Picnicking, Public Lands, Recreation, Rock Climbing, RV Camping, Shopping, Stargazing, Swimming, Tubing, and Wildlife Watching

Weather Information

The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes eclipsing 90 degrees. The low temperatures in winter often dip below freezing. Spring sees the most amount of precipitation, but rainfall can occur in various amounts throughout the year.