Bear Creek Campground - Ky Reservations

MUST READ – COMMERCIAL RV DELIVERY

If you are having a rental RV or camper delivered, set up, serviced, or picked up in Big South Fork, the provider MUST have a current Big South Fork Commercial Use Authorization (CUA). This includes RVshare, Outdoorsy, private owners, and rental companies.

Do not rely on the provider’s word. Verify authorization with the National Park Service before paying or scheduling delivery. https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/permitted-commercial-services-operators.htm

Unauthorized commercial deliveries may be stopped, cited, or removed from the park , even if you have a valid campsite reservation.

Before paying for delivery: VERIFY THE PROVIDER WITH NPS.

Black bears and other wildlife frequent this campground. Please keep in mind that “food” to a bear includes any item with a scent, regardless of packaging. This may consist of items that you do not consider food, such as canned goods, horse feed, bottles, drinks, soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, ice chests (even when empty), and unwashed items used for preparing or eating meals. All these items must be stored properly.

--Secure coolers, grills, cooking utensils, horse feed, any food not in use, and anything with food odors inside the locked compartment of a vehicle or trailer or a bear proof storage locker if available. Food storage lockers each measure approximately 29" deep x 38" wide x 43" tall.

--Wipe off picnic tables and grills. Properly discard aluminum foil used for cooking.

--Avoid burning garbage in fire rings because it will leave behind grease and food scraps.

--Always discard all garbage in wildlife proof trash cans or dumpsters. Keep a clean campsite.

--Do not hang garbage from lantern poles.

Following these guidelines will keep you from getting your property confiscated from your campsite.

We appreciate your cooperation.

Dispose of garbage immediately in bear-proof dumpsters. This rule is strictly enforced!

Horses or other members of the Equidae family being transported into or through the park from out of state shall be accompanied by a negative test for Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) (Coggins) conducted not more than twelve (12) months prior to entering the state as well as proof of veterinary inspection. These forms must be in possession of the horse handler at all times.

Firewood Quarantine: The possession of any firewood originating from any location for which a federal or state firewood quarantine is in effect is prohibited. The movement of firewood into the park from counties adjacent to the park for which a federal or state quarantine is in place is permitted. Firewood which bears a USDA or a state certificate is allowed. The National Park Service STRONGLY discourages the movement of firewood from one location to another. Help protect the park and chose to bring only heat-treated wood on your next visit!

Any group larger than 25 persons wishing to participate in any activity in the park in which members of the group will depart from an established road and/or parking area must first obtain a permit for such activity. More information can be found online at www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/special-use-permits.htm.