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Big-South-Fork-River
is a 76-mile-long river in Kentucky and Tennessee that is a major feature of the Cumberland Plateau and a major tributary of the Cumberland River system. Big South Fork River of the Cumberland River is the main feature of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, and offers a wide range of outdoor recreational activities. The Big South Fork River is especially well-known for its' white water rafting opportunities. Other outdoor activities include canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, camping, and wildlife viewing. The whole region is incredibly scenic and provides wonderful photographic opportunities. The Big South Fork River region contains one of the highest concentrations of natural rock bridges in the eastern United States. Over time, water action from the river has left many unique geologic features ranging from gorges and bluffs, natural arches and hoodoos (rare, tall, thin spires of rock that protrude from the bottom of a drainage basin or badland.) The Big South Fork region contains over 360 miles of hiking and horseback riding trails and over 500 miles of ATV trails that were once old logging trails.
Surrounding areas: Monticello, Kentucky (19.9 mi), Bronston, Kentucky (22.0 mi), Burnside, Kentucky (22.0 mi), Mill Springs, Kentucky (22.0 mi), Williamsburg, Kentucky (22.1 mi), Somerset, Kentucky (29.1 mi), Lake Cumberland, Kentucky (31.5 mi)
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Big South Fork River Vacation Rentals
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Big South Fork River Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Parkland Motel | HC 69 | Stearns, KY | 4.3 mi. | (606) 876-5046 | | South Fork Motel | Bruce St | Stearns, KY | 4.3 mi. | (606) 376-3156 | | Grand Vista Hotel | Hwy 27 South | Huntsville, TN | 18.4 mi. | (423) 663-4100 | | Anchor Motel | N Main St | Monticello, KY | 19.9 mi. | (606) 348-8441 | | Monticello Motel | 254 N Main | Monticello, KY | 19.9 mi. | (606) 348-5756 | | Tiffany Inn | Rt 1 | Monticello, KY | 19.9 mi. | (606) 348-9325 | | Grand Vista Hotel | 11597 Scott Hwy | Huntsville, TN | 20.6 mi. | (423) 663-4100 | | Williamsburg Motel | 50 Balltown Rd | Williamsburg, KY | 21.2 mi. | (606) 549-2300 | | Comfort Inn | 335 Howard Baker Hwy | Pioneer, TN | 21.9 mi. | (423) 566-4400 | | Best Western Motel | Hwy 92 & I-75 | Williamsburg, KY | 22.1 mi. | (606) 549-1500 | | Days Inn | 515 Hwy 92 W | Williamsburg, KY | 22.1 mi. | (606) 549-1500 | | Holiday Inn Express | Rt 4 | Williamsburg, KY | 22.1 mi. | (606) 549-3450 | | Billys Motel | Hwy 25 W | Jellico, TN | 24.1 mi. | (423) 784-4362 | | Comfort Inn | 82 Jolin Dr | Somerset, KY | 25.4 mi. | (606) 677-1500 | | Wildwood Lodge | HC 61 Box 160 | Jamestown, TN | 27.2 mi. | (931) 879-9454 | | Wildwood Lodge | | Jamestown, TN | 27.2 mi. | (931) 879-9454 | | Carey's Corner Motel | W Hwy 80 | Somerset, KY | 29.1 mi. | (606) 636-6855 | | Country Inn & Suites | 515 N Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 29.1 mi. | (606) 679-3711 | | Days Inn | 125 N Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 29.1 mi. | (606) 678-2052 | | Hampton Inn | 4141 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 29.1 mi. | (606) 676-8855 | | Holiday Inn | 606 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 29.1 mi. | (606) 678-8115 | | Knights Inn | 1532 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 29.1 mi. | (606) 678-4195 | | Parkway Inn | 101 Hwy 27 N | Somerset, KY | 29.1 mi. | (606) 678-2052 | | Super 8 Motel | 601 S Hwy 27 | Somerset, KY | 29.1 mi. | (606) 679-9279 | | Country Inn & Suites By Carlson | 1888 Cumberland Falls Hwy | Corbin, KY | 29.4 mi. | (606) 526-1400 | | Days Inn | 1860 Cumberland Falls Rd | Corbin, KY | 29.4 mi. | (606) 528-8150 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites | 1973 Cumberland Falls Pkwy | Corbin, KY | 29.4 mi. | (606) 523-4000 |
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Big South Fork River Weather & Climate
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Southeastern Kentucky , near the Tennessee/Virginia border, the climate is characterized by warm, humid summers, cold winters and mild springs and autumns. The region experiences four seasons with abundant rainfall and snow in winter. Average high is 87 °F in July, the warmest month, with the average lows of 24 °F occurring in January, the coolest month. Average annual precipitation is 50 inches of rain per year, with the wettest month being March, averaging 5.25 inches. Snowfall in this region averages 9 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. On average, there are 209 sunny days per year in southeastern Kentucky. The comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is 38 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
44°F |
22°F |
4.30 in. |
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| February |
48°F |
24°F |
3.90 in. |
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| March |
58°F |
32°F |
4.67 in. |
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| April |
68°F |
38°F |
3.65 in. |
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| May |
75°F |
47°F |
5.35 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
57°F |
4.55 in. |
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| July |
86°F |
61°F |
4.34 in. |
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| August |
85°F |
60°F |
3.71 in. |
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| September |
79°F |
53°F |
3.93 in. |
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| October |
68°F |
40°F |
3.28 in. |
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| November |
58°F |
33°F |
4.33 in. |
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| December |
47°F |
26°F |
4.96 in. |
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Big South Fork River Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Scott Municipal airport (SCX) located about 15 miles south of Big South Fork River in Oneida, Tennessee, Somerset Pulaski County J T Wilson Field (SME) located approximately 26 miles north of Big South Fork River in Somerset, Kentucky, London Corbin Magee Field (LOZ) located roughly 38 miles northeast of Big South Fork River in London, Kentucky, the Mc Ghee Tyson airport (TYS) located around 67 miles south of Big South Fork River in Knoxville, Tennessee, the Upper Cumberland Regional airport (SRB) located about 69 miles southwest of Big South Fork River in Sparta, Tennessee, and finally the Moore Murrell airport (MOR) located approximately 73 miles southeast of Big South Fork River in Morristown, Tennessee.
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Big South Fork River Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| NASCAR SpeedPark | Sevierville | TN | 78.2 mi. | | | Dollywood | Pigeon Forge | TN | 82.5 mi. | | | Rockin' Raceway | Pigeon Forge | TN | 82.5 mi. | | | Guntown Mountain Amusement Park | Cave City | KY | 84.2 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Stearns Golf Course | Stearns | KY | 4.5 mi. | | | Crooked Creek Golf Course | Oneida | TN | 12.0 mi. | | | Hickory Hills Country Club | Liberty | KY | 20.2 mi. | | | General Burnside State Park | Burnside | KY | 21.4 mi. | | | Eagles Nest Country Club | Somerset | KY | 29.0 mi. | | | Slate Branch Golf Course | Somerset | KY | 29.0 mi. | | | Somerset Country Club | Somerset | KY | 29.0 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Cataloochee | Maggie Valley | NC | 113.7 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Cumberland Falls State Park | | KY | 16.7 mi. | | | General Burnside Island State Park | | KY | 20.7 mi. | | | Mill Springs State Park | | KY | 21.6 mi. | | | Indian Mountain State Park | | TN | 23.5 mi. | | | Lake Cumberland State Park | | KY | 32.7 mi. | | | Walker Memorial State Park | | KY | 37.0 mi. | | | Norris Dam State Park | | TN | 39.1 mi. | | | Levi Jackson Wilderness Road State Park | | KY | 39.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| American Museum of Science and Energy | Oak Ridge | TN | 48.3 mi. | (Science) | | Farragut Folklife Museum | Farragut | TN | 58.7 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Knoxville Zoological Gardens | Knoxville | TN | 60.4 mi. | |
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