Openings · last 7 days
21
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 21 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232505
When Blue Heron Campground reopens
Blue Heron Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
27
Openings · last 90 days
33
Only 33 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 45 monitored sites
Of the 8,052 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 7,392 open for online reservation · 652 reserved · 8 closed.
Where the open windows are
8.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 7,392 of 8,052 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online8.2%
Open site-nights7,392 / 8,052
Reserved (of online inventory)652 / 8,044
Weekday openings4,228
Weekend openings2,983
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 4,228 fall on weekdays and 2,983 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 7,211 open site-nights on mapped sites; 7,392 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 1,364 of 1,364 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 43 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 42 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 42 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 42 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 43 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 43 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 43 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 43 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 42 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 43 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 43 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 006 | 178 |
| 025 | 178 |
| 017 | 177 |
| 012 | 176 |
| 023 | 176 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
7,211 open site-nights across 43 sites at Blue Heron Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 198 2-night, 183 3-night, 112 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 006.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 61 ft. 43 sites take 25 ft, 37 sites take 35 ft, 26 sites take 40 ft.
All 43 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 006 | 44 ft | Yes | 178 | 146 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +166 more |
| 025 | 42 ft | Yes | 178 | 146 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +166 more |
| 017 | 42 ft | Yes | 177 | 137 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +165 more |
| 012 | 35 ft | Yes | 176 | 146 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +164 more |
| 023 | 35 ft | Yes | 176 | 146 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +164 more |
| 044 | 48 ft | Yes | 176 | 146 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +164 more |
| 003 | 45 ft | Yes | 175 | 110 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +163 more |
| 007 | 40 ft | Yes | 173 | 146 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4 +161 more |
| 008 | 35 ft | Yes | 173 | 146 nights | Sep 20, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +161 more |
| 018 | 47 ft | Yes | 172 | 132 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +160 more |
| 004 | 43 ft | Yes | 171 | 146 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +159 more |
| 011 | 39 ft | Yes | 171 | 146 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +159 more |
| 036 | 44 ft | Yes | 171 | 146 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +159 more |
| 041 | 56 ft | Yes | 171 | 146 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7 +159 more |
| 016 | 28 ft | Yes | 170 | 137 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +158 more |
| 027 | 42 ft | Yes | 170 | 146 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 9 +158 more |
| 028 | 47 ft | Yes | 170 | 146 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +158 more |
| 033 | 32 ft | Yes | 170 | 146 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +158 more |
| 009 | 35 ft | Yes | 169 | 145 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +157 more |
| 010 | 29 ft | Yes | 169 | 146 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +157 more |
| 014 | 40 ft | Yes | 169 | 134 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4 +157 more |
| 026 | 37 ft | Yes | 169 | 145 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +157 more |
| 045 | 44 ft | Yes | 169 | 146 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +157 more |
| 002 | 36 ft | Yes | 168 | 146 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 11, Oct 12 +156 more |
| 013 | 30 ft | Yes | 168 | 146 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4 +156 more |
| 015 | 35 ft | Yes | 168 | 137 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 10 +156 more |
| 005 | 45 ft | Yes | 167 | 146 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +155 more |
| 024 | 49 ft | Yes | 167 | 146 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +155 more |
| 030 | 29 ft | Yes | 166 | 138 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4 +154 more |
| 043 | 50 ft | Yes | 166 | 127 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +154 more |
| 019 | 43 ft | Yes | 165 | 146 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +153 more |
| 034 | 47 ft | Yes | 164 | 145 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +152 more |
| 001 | 45 ft | Yes | 163 | 133 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 1 +151 more |
| 032 | 32 ft | Yes | 163 | 146 nights | Sep 18, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16 +151 more |
| 037 | 45 ft | Yes | 162 | 136 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +150 more |
| 020 | 38 ft | Yes | 161 | 139 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12 +149 more |
| 029 | 38 ft | Yes | 161 | 131 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +149 more |
| 039 | 61 ft | Yes | 160 | 107 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +148 more |
| 022 | 36 ft | Yes | 157 | 132 nights | Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13 +145 more |
| 038 | 45 ft | Yes | 157 | 137 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5 +145 more |
| 035 | 43 ft | Yes | 156 | 110 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 11, Oct 16, Oct 19 +144 more |
| 031 | 44 ft | Yes | 155 | 139 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +143 more |
| 021 | 47 ft | Yes | 154 | 132 nights | Sep 19, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12 +142 more |
About Blue Heron Campground
Overview
Blue Heron Campground is a rustic and spacious campground, situated on the Kentucky side of The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational activities.
Recreation
Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors.
The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.
Facilities
Blue Heron Campground combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern convenience of flush toilets, hot showers and electric hookups. Sites can accommodate both RV and tent camping.
The campsites are spacious and provide picnic areas and plenty of shade.
Natural Features
The Big South Fork is located in north central Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky in some of the most rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau. The park encompasses approximately 125,000 acres of both rocky gorges and forested plateaus.
Numerous pristine streams unite with the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. Over thousands of years, this ceaselessly moving water has carved the sandstone of the plateau into impressive cliffs, arches and chimneys that are found throughout the park.
Nearby Attractions
Just a few miles from the campground is Blue Heron Mine, also known as Mine 18, a historic abandoned mining town that has been rebuilt as an outdoor museum. Visitors can hear audio presentations from actual people who lived in the community in the 1950s. The Big South Fork Scenic Railway Depot is located about 9 miles away in the town of Stearns, which offers train rides and other educational opportunities for campers. More information can be found online at https://bsfsry.com. Additional attractions include the Daniel Boone National Forest and Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, offering additional recreation opportunities.
45 monitored sitesRVs up to 61 ft43 with hookups43 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 6
Getting there
For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm
4564 Leatherwood Road, Oneida, TN 37841(423) 286-7275
BackpackingBikingCampingFishingHiking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232505 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Blue Heron Campground?
Reservations for Blue Heron Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 7,392 of 8,052 tracked site-nights are open (91.8%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 33 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Blue Heron Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 21 site-date openings at Blue Heron Campground in the last 7 days, 27 over 30 days and 33 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Blue Heron Campground?
183 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 006. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Blue Heron Campground fit a 35-foot RV?
37 of the 43 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 61 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Blue Heron Campground?
January 2027, with 1,364 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,364.
When is the next open date at Blue Heron Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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