Bear Creek Campground - Ky
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area — riverside, hiking
Location: Oneida, KY, KY
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$35 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (47 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bear Creek Horse Camp is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.Bear Creek combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electric hookups. Sites can accommodate both RV and tent camping. Tie-stalls are available on each site.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups
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Bear Creek Horse Camp offers a blend of traditional woods camping with modern amenities including flush toilets, hot showers, and electric hookups on select sites. The campground provides access to numerous trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in the area. Also watch for Barred Owls, Eastern Whip-poor-wills, and Ringneck Snakes.
Insider tips for Bear Creek Campground - Ky: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Tie-stalls are available on each site for horses Electric hookups only on select sites; most sites have no hookups
Skip Bear Creek Campground - Ky if: You need water or sewer hookups - not available at this campground. You prefer year-round camping - seasonal operations May through October only. You want guaranteed hookups - only select sites have electric.
Best time to visit Bear Creek Campground - Ky: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Blue Heron Campground (ONEIDA, KY), Alum Ford Campground (Oneida, KY), Station Camp Campground (ONEIDA, TN), Bandy Creek (ONEIDA, TN).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bear Creek Campground - Ky
Cell signal at Bear Creek Campground - Ky (Oneida, KY): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bear Creek Horse Camp is located in the Kentucky portion of Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.Bear Creek combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electric hookups. Sites can accommodate both RV and tent camping. Tie-stalls are available on each site.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with high demand
Tie-stalls are available on each site for horses
Electric hookups only on select sites; most sites have no hookups
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Getting there →
For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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