Blue Heron Campground

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

🏕️ CampgroundDale Hollow LakeKentucky⭐ 4.5 (363)

🟢 48 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 45 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Blue Heron Campground in Kentucky has 48 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, #009–#018 next to each othersites #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, #007, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #023, #025, #026, #029, #037, #042, #043, #044, #045

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, #033–#036 next to each othersites #019, #024, #030, #033, #034, #035, #036, #041

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →👥 #038 & #039 next to each othersites #028, #038, #039

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, #006–#010 next to each othersites #021, #001, #002, #003, #004, #006, #007, #008, #009, #010, #012, #016, #017, #018, #019, #023, #025, #026, #028, #029, #030, #033, #034, #036, #038, #042, #044, #045

Mon Sep 21 – Wed Sep 232 nightsbook these dates →sites #027

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites #008

Fri Sep 25 – Sun Sep 272 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites #005

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #013, #020, #022

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite #001 — green grass surrounds paved parking spot next to gravel tent — **Site #001** · green grass surrounds paved parking spot next to gravel tentNPS

Campsite #002 — Paved parking area next to picnic table sitting on a gravel — **Site #002** · Paved parking area next to picnic table sitting on a gravel NPS

Campsite #003 — paved driveway sits next to gravel tent pad with picnic tabl — **Site #003** · paved driveway sits next to gravel tent pad with picnic tablNPS

Campsite #004 — Picnic table sits on gravel tent pad in background of a pave — **Site #004** · Picnic table sits on gravel tent pad in background of a paveNPS

Campsite #005 — Grass surrounds the paved parking spot and gravel tent pad w — **Site #005** · Grass surrounds the paved parking spot and gravel tent pad wNPS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $30–$35/nightRv ElectricStandard Electric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆363 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Blue Heron Campground FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Blue Heron Campground?

Blue Heron Campground in Kentucky takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Blue Heron Campground?

Campsite fees at Blue Heron Campground run about $30–$35/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Blue Heron Campground when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Blue Heron Campground often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Blue Heron Campground a good campground?

Blue Heron Campground holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 363 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Blue Heron Campground located?

Blue Heron Campground is located in Dale Hollow Lake, Kentucky. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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