Big South Fork NRRA in Fall
Photo: NPS Photo
About
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.
Location
4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN 37841
Hours
wednesdayAll Day
mondayAll Day
thursdayAll Day
sundayAll Day
tuesdayAll Day
fridayAll Day
saturdayAll Day
Activities
Arts and CultureAstronomyStargazingBikingMountain BikingBoatingCampingBackcountry CampingHorse Camping (see also Horse/Stock Use)RV CampingClimbingRock ClimbingFishingFreshwater FishingFoodPicnickingHiking
Directions
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Get directions →Weather
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.