Station Camp Campground
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area — riverside, hiking
Location: ONEIDA, TN, TN
Price: From $30 per night
Price range: $30–$35 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (122 reviews)
Season: May through October
Station Camp Campground (also known as Station Camp Horse Camp) is located on the Tennessee side of the park. Station Camp Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electrick hookups. Sites can accomodate both RV and tent camping.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/station-camp-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Station Camp Campground offers a quiet, well-maintained experience with modern amenities including flush toilets, hot showers, and electric hookups at select sites. The location provides access to numerous trails for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, plus water sports on the Big South Fork River.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear present in area. Also verified: Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Worm Snake, Eastern Fence Lizard, Hooded Warbler, American Goldfinch, and American Crow.
Insider tips for Station Camp Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Visit weekdays for quieter experience; weekends fill up quickly Appreciate the horse-friendly atmosphere and minimal dog noise compared to typical campgrounds Check for recent trail closures due to storm damage before planning hikes
Skip Station Camp Campground if: You need full RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, only suitable for self-contained RVs. You require year-round camping — seasonal operations May through October only. You're uncomfortable with black bears in the area.
Best time to visit Station Camp Campground: Late October-November — Stunning fall foliage colors reported by campers. May-October — Official operating season.
Nearby campgrounds: Bandy Creek (ONEIDA, TN), Bear Creek Campground - Ky (Oneida, KY), Blue Heron Campground (ONEIDA, KY), Alum Ford Campground (Oneida, KY).
Cell Phone Coverage at Station Camp Campground
Cell signal at Station Camp Campground (ONEIDA, TN): 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.
Station Camp Campground (also known as Station Camp Horse Camp) is located on the Tennessee side of the park. Station Camp Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electrick hookups. Sites can accomodate both RV and tent camping.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Visit weekdays for quieter experience; weekends fill up quickly
Appreciate the horse-friendly atmosphere and minimal dog noise compared to typical campgrounds
Check for recent trail closures due to storm damage before planning hikes
Stunning fall foliage colors reported by campers
Official operating season
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal.
Wildlife nearby
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Campground entrance
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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.
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