Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

Temporary Closure of Blue Heron Campground Sites 1-6

In accordance with regulations and the delegated authority provided in Title 36, Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1.5(a), authorized by Title 54, United States Code, Subsection 100751(a), the Superintendent has temporarily closed the following campsites at Blue Heron Campground: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6.

Closure is due to the close proximity of campsites to fruit bearing trees that are used by black bears. This closure will restrict all campers from using the sites and is necessary for the safety of campers and visitors.

This closure will be effective immediately on Sunday, April 19, 2026, and will end on Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

 

Backcountry Fire Restrictions within Big South Fork NRRA

As of 4/15/2026

The superintendent has temporarily imposed a ban on open fires in the backcountry within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area due to the dry weather conditions for the area. Building, maintaining, attending, or using any campfire, ground fire or cooking fire that uses wood or charcoal is prohibited within the backcountry areas of Big South Fork. Portable stoves that use pressurized gas, liquid fuel, propane, or alcohol are still permitted.

Campfires and cooking fires may still be used in designated campgrounds, picnic areas and residential areas in developed portions of the park within established fire rings and in accordance with park regulations.

Designated campgrounds and picnic areas are: Bandy Creek Campground, Blue Heron Campground, Station Camp Campground, Bear Creek Campground, Alum Ford Campground, Zenith Picnic Area, Peters Ford Picnic Area, Brewster Bridge Picnic Area, Burnt Mill Bridge Picnic Area, Leatherwood Ford Picnic Area, Twin Arches Trailhead Picnic Area, Blue Heron/Mine-18 Picnic Area, Yahoo Falls Picnic Area and Charit Creek Lodge.

Notice of closure will be posted and areas will be monitored to ensure compliance. This designation will remain in place until rescinded after sufficient precipitation has been received within the park