You are here

Home » Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area Sees Highest Visitation In Years

Big South Fork National River And Recreation Area Sees Highest Visitation In Years

Share
By Compiled From N... - February 20th, 2022
Big South Fork National River's 2021 visitation was the highest in nearly 20 years/NPS file

Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area's 2021 visitation was the highest in nearly 20 years/NPS file

Not since 2002 has Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Tennessee and Kentucky been so popular as it was in 2021, when visitation reached 834,724.

That turnout represented a nearly 10 percent increase over 2020 visitation, when COVID-19 shuttered facilities in most parks for at least part of the year. Back in 2002 the park counted 852,873 visitors.

“It’s wonderful to see so many new and repeat visitors, both local, and from out-of-town, continuing to find solace and inspiration in this incredible place during the second year of the pandemic,” said Superintendent Niki Stephanie Nicholas. “Whatever outdoor recreational experience you’re looking for in 2022, Big South Fork is here to discover."

As you plan your travel, take advantage of the search feature on the NPS website to search by state, activity and topic– you're sure to discover a hidden gem or two. Also be sure to download the NPS App from the iOS App Store or Google Play Store to find up-to-date information about all 423 national parks.

Add comment

CAPTCHA

This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.

Image CAPTCHA
Enter the characters shown in the image.

The Essential RVing Guide

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

The National Parks RVing Guide, aka the Essential RVing Guide To The National Parks, is the definitive guide for RVers seeking information on campgrounds in the National Park System where they can park their rigs. It's available for free for both iPhones and Android models.

This app is packed with RVing specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 parks.

You'll also find stories about RVing in the parks, some tips if you've just recently turned into an RVer, and some planning suggestions. A bonus that wasn't in the previous eBook or PDF versions of this guide are feeds of Traveler content: you'll find our latest stories as well as our most recent podcasts just a click away.

So whether you have an iPhone or an Android, download this app and start exploring the campgrounds in the National Park System where you can park your rig.