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Alum Ford Campground
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area · Whitley City, TN
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Managing agency
- Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:(423) 569-9778
- Email:biso_information@nps.gov
- Address:Big South Fork NRRA · Whitley City, TN · 37841
Live availability
via Recreation.govAvailability is a recent snapshot, not a live hold — you always complete the booking on recreation.gov.
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How busy it gets
Recreation.gov15 camper reviews on Recreation.gov
Usually has openings
6% booked
63 of 996 released site-nights were already reserved · Sep 2026 – Feb 2027 · busiest Sep 2026 at 48%
Sep
48%
Oct
9%
Nov
2%
Dec
0%
Jan
0%
Feb
0%
Share of nights Recreation.gov had released for online booking that were already reserved when we checked. Walk-up sites, closures, and nights outside the booking window are excluded.
Amenities
Cell reception
Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026Some Coverage
Average 1.5 of 4 bars · 6 reports across 1 carrier
Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.
Verizon
Some Coverage
1.5/4
6 reports
Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in 12:00 PM
Check-out 12:00 PM
Pet Policy
Park Regulations
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.
Published by the National Park Service. Rules change seasonally and by area within a park — confirm current regulations with the agency before you go.
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Individual Sites (6)
Campsite 1
Loop NA
Campsite 2
Loop NA
Campsite 3
Loop NA
Campsite 4
Loop NA
Campsite 5
Loop NA
Campsite 6
Loop NA
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Alum Ford Campground
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
- KY Unit Daniel Boone National Forest
- KY Unit Lake Cumberland WMA
- KY Unit Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the Kentucky hunting page
Nearby Campgrounds
Daniel Boone National Forest Barren Fork Horse Camp
Table Rock Camping Area
Blue Heron - Big South Fork National River Rec Area
Trace Branch Camping Area
