Openings · last 7 days
25
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 25 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
112
Openings · last 90 days
166
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 166 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 12:00 and 13:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 82 of 166 detected openings (49.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 3 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 1.2–6 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 020 | 14 | 8.4% |
| 015 | 10 | 6.0% |
| 036 | 10 | 6.0% |
| 013 | 9 | 5.4% |
| 005 | 7 | 4.2% |
Site 020 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 14. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 45 monitored sites
Of the 8,052 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 7,759 open for online reservation · 197 reserved · 96 closed.
Where the open windows are
3.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 7,759 of 8,052 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online3.6%
Open site-nights7,759 / 8,052
Reserved (of online inventory)197 / 7,956
Weekday openings4,375
Weekend openings3,207
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 4,375 fall on weekdays and 3,207 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 7,582 open site-nights on mapped sites; 7,759 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 39 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 39 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 39 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 43 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 43 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 43 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 43 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 39 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. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 007 | 183 |
| 008 | 183 |
| 011 | 183 |
| 012 | 183 |
| 013 | 183 |
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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
7,582 open site-nights across 43 sites at Blue Heron Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 79 2-night, 78 3-night, 58 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 007.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | 40 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 008 | 35 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 011 | 39 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 012 | 35 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 013 | 30 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 028 | 47 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 032 | 32 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 034 | 47 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 044 | 48 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 045 | 44 ft | Yes | 183 | 183 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +171 more |
| 009 | 35 ft | Yes | 181 | 165 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +169 more |
| 010 | 29 ft | Yes | 181 | 170 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 +169 more |
| 027 | 42 ft | Yes | 181 | 177 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +169 more |
| 030 | 29 ft | Yes | 181 | 170 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15 +169 more |
| 038 | 45 ft | Yes | 181 | 178 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +169 more |
| 017 | 42 ft | Yes | 180 | 178 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +168 more |
| 026 | 37 ft | Yes | 180 | 177 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +168 more |
| 016 | 28 ft | Yes | 179 | 176 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 019 | 43 ft | Yes | 179 | 170 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 022 | 36 ft | Yes | 179 | 170 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 033 | 32 ft | Yes | 179 | 178 nights | Nov 2, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +167 more |
| 031 | 44 ft | Yes | 178 | 174 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +166 more |
| 037 | 45 ft | Yes | 178 | 177 nights | Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18 +166 more |
| 014 | 40 ft | Yes | 177 | 162 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16 +165 more |
| 023 | 35 ft | Yes | 177 | 177 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +165 more |
| 036 | 44 ft | Yes | 177 | 177 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +165 more |
| 043 | 50 ft | Yes | 177 | 172 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +165 more |
| 015 | 35 ft | Yes | 176 | 156 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +164 more |
| 021 | 47 ft | Yes | 176 | 170 nights | Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +164 more |
| 029 | 38 ft | Yes | 176 | 176 nights | Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20 +164 more |
| 018 | 47 ft | Yes | 174 | 110 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +162 more |
| 024 | 49 ft | Yes | 171 | 153 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +159 more |
| 035 | 43 ft | Yes | 171 | 155 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 12, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21 +159 more |
| 025 | 42 ft | Yes | 169 | 166 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27 +157 more |
| 039 | 61 ft | Yes | 169 | 140 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +157 more |
| 041 | 56 ft | Yes | 169 | 162 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27 +157 more |
| 001 | 45 ft | Yes | 167 | 167 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +155 more |
| 002 | 36 ft | Yes | 167 | 167 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +155 more |
| 006 | 44 ft | Yes | 167 | 167 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +155 more |
| 004 | 43 ft | Yes | 166 | 166 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +154 more |
| 003 | 45 ft | Yes | 165 | 102 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +153 more |
| 005 | 45 ft | Yes | 163 | 125 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 16 +151 more |
| 020 | 38 ft | Yes | 161 | 133 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 29, Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2 +149 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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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: 7,759 of 8,052 tracked site-nights are open (96.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 166 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 25 site-date openings at Blue Heron Campground in the last 7 days, 112 over 30 days and 166 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Blue Heron Campground?
78 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 007. 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.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Blue Heron Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 3 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 1.2-6 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Blue Heron Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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