[See 01] Twin Arches
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Two large natural arches accessible by a short hike.
[See 02] Yahoo Falls
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At 113 feet, it is the highest waterfall in the state of Kentucky. There is a one mile loop trail that provides access to the top and bottom of the falls. The parking lot is near Alum Ford Campground.
[Do 01] Big South Fork Scenic Railway
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Offers train rides from Stearns, Kentucky to Blue Heron. The trains run from April through November and the round trip takes approximately one and a half hours.
[Do 02] Blue Heron
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A recreated mining community operated as an outdoor museum. Open year round.
[Sleep 01] Alum Ford Campground
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A campground operated by the National Park Service and located within the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Alum Ford consists of 6 primitive campsites on the shore of Lake Cumberland. There is no source of potable water and any water drawn from the lake needs to be purified. Sites cost $5 per night and are available on a first come first serve basis. The campground has a boat ramp, pit toilets and is open year round.
[Sleep 02] Blue Heron Campground
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A campground operated by the National Park Service and located within the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. There are 45 sites with water and electric hook ups. The campground has shower houses with flush toilets and is open April 1 through October 31. Reservations are accepted and all campsites are $17 per night.
[Sleep 03] Bandy Creek Campground
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A campground operated by the National Park Service and located within the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. There are 96 trailer sites with water and electric hookups, 49 primitive tent campsites and 2 group camping areas. Shower houses are available with flush toilets. There is a swimming pool in the campground that is open Memorial Day through Labor Day. Trailer sites are $22, tent sites are $19 and the group campsites are $75 (up to 25 people). All rates are nightly. The campground is open year round and campsites can be reserved. Food storage restrictions are in place due to black bear activity.