Blue Heron Campground
5238 Mine 18 Road, Strunk, KY, 42649
National Park ServiceLast Updated: November 5, 2025
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Campground Overview
Blue Heron Campground is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork, 9 miles west of Stearns off Highway 742. The campground offers a total of 45 sites all with water and electric hook-ups, picnic tables, fire-rings, access to restrooms and showers and a dump station.
Reservation Info
Campground reservations for sites within Big South Fork can now be made through National Recreation Reservation Service by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov. Reservations may be made up to 240 days in advance.
Rules
Fire/Stove Policy
Firewood must be purchased and/or collected from the local vicinity; to learn more visit http://dontmovefirewood.org/.
Regulations Overview
All food, food items (mustard, ketchup, etc), coolers (even if they are empty or have ice, water, pop, etc), must be kept in a vehicle or trailer with hard sides, except while preparing or eating it. Parking is allowed on the asphalt surface ONLY, not on the grass or gravel pads (gravel pads are for tents). Pets MUST be restrained on a leash AT ALL TIMES. QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 10:00 PM (ET) TO 6:00 AM (ET) Alcohol is prohibited in the Kentucky area of the Park. All grey water (dishes, shower, etc) must NEVER be dumped onto the ground. Bicycles may be ridden at night only if you have a light in the front and a red reflective marker on the back. Bicycles MUST stay on pavement or gravel while in the campground. Motorized vehicles not designated for on highway use (i.e. ATV’s, golf carts, etc) are prohibited on public roads including campground roads within the Big South Fork NRRA.
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