Welcome to Big South Fork ! Big South Fork is a designated National River located on the Cumberland Plateau where you'll find something for everyone.

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area offers :

• Horseback Riding
• Premier Trails and Stables
• The Cumberland River,
• Rafting
• Kayaking
• Tubing and Canoeing

History has been preserved with :

• Architecture
• Towns and Trains
• Cabins
• Old Time General Store
• and so much more....

Whether you are relocating, retiring or relaxing... Big South Fork has something for everyone. With Hunting and Fishing, Walking, Backpacking or Camping you can explore the sceneray, wildlife and nature at it's finest.

With plenty of crafts and entertainment for all ages let the History come alive with :

• Mark Twain Spring....

Mark Twain Spring is a historical landmark and was named for Samuel Langhorne Clemons, known worldwide as Mark Twain. It was the source of water for early settlers including Clemen's parents who settled on adjoining property to the north, where they lived from 1827-1832.

• Alvin C. York...

The homeplace of Alvin C. York you can tour the general store, home and birthplace. With gristmill farm, bible school and the final resting place of WWI's most decorated soldier.

• Highland Manor Winery...

Tennessee's oldest winery offers wine tasting, tours and picnics on the grounds.

• Ye Olde Jail

Home of the Fentress County Chamber of Commerce, is over 100 years old and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Big South Fork is known for "The Trail Riding Capital of the East". Come and enjoy Big South Fork on Horseback...the most spectacular destination around. With big skies, wide trails, breathtaking mountain views, overlooks, streams and the breeze of the forest are all filled with the sights and sound of nature. You can bring your own horse or rent a horse at SouthEast Pack Trips, Inc.

Big South Fork is one of the few rivers in the world that actually flows North. Here you can raft, swim or float along the waters of Big South Fork.

• Swimming : Bask in the warm sun or enjoy a game of Marco Polo at Bandy Creek's Olympic size swimming pool.
• Fishing : Offering some of the best small mouth bass fishing around and is home of the world record small mouth bass, caught in the year 1955.
• Rafting and Canoeing : You will find class I to Class VI rapids, with various access points. Experience a guided or self conducted whitewater rafting or multi day canoe and camping trip.
• Floating : Float on a tube or raft in the cool waters and quiet streams for the ultimate relaxation and get away !

Enjoy Historic John Muir Trail by horseback. john Muir Trail is the Father of our National Park System and Sheltowee Trace Trail meaning Big Turtle, was the name given to Daniel Boone in 1778.

Put on your hiking shoes and tour the Natural Areas and Formations at Hazard Cove. Be on the look-out for Red Headed Woodpeckers, Cardinals, Blue Jays, Mocking Birds, Whippoorwill's, the screech owl and sparrow's. All while taking in the beauty of nature's Mountain Laurels, Azalea's, Rhododendron's and Lady Slippers. Foliage will add to all mother nature has to offer with Sugar Maple, Dogwood, White Oak, Willows, Sycamore, Hickiry and Sassafras !

Don't forget to check out the Mennonite Communtity as you kick up your feet and stay as long as you like in the comfy cabin or cozy lodge. RV Park is also available. You will be sure to find treasure amongst the country general store with local gifts and antique shops.

The beauty of Big South Fork Awaits you.....

Courtesy of Melissa Grant, Affiliate Broker, Third Tennessee Realty and Associates, 931-484-4173