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18I · PINE KNOT, KY
Blue Heron Campground — Big South Fork
A developed off-airport campground with water/electric sites, showers and access to Big South Fork. Reserve a campsite and arrange airport transfers separately.
CampingWebsite checked Nov 5, 2026 · MC CREARY COUNTY
Before you go
Call to confirm hours.
Hours / check-in: NPS lists noon Eastern check-in and checkout. Confirm arrival instructions.
Call 423-569-9778 Official website ↗Ground-visit planning only. Use current aviation sources for weather, NOTAMs, airport restrictions and aircraft suitability.
From the airplane to your destination
Road transfer from 18I is required; no airport shuttle is verified. Confirm aircraft overnight parking and fuel before arrival.
Getting to the entrance
Call to confirmThe pedestrian route and gate access have not been verified. Ask before leaving the aircraft.
Ground transportation
Call to confirmA courtesy car, shuttle or rideshare is not confirmed. Arrange a ride and a backup.
Overnight aircraft arrangements
Published sourceAirport directory lists tiedowns; permission, fees and overnight access must be confirmed with 18I.
Source ↗Checked 2026-11-05Reservations & arrival times
Published sourceReserve through the NPS-linked Recreation.gov page; verify winter operating dates first.
Source ↗Checked 2026-11-05Facilities
Call to confirmRestrooms, showers and other visitor facilities have not been independently confirmed.
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT
Nearby camping · Off airport
Season & restrictions: Winter availability conflicts: campground page says year-round; NPS compendium says closed December 1-March 31. Confirm directly before booking.
Book or confirm directly with the operator. Published information does not show live vacancies.
Camping rules & arrangements ↗Airport & FBO contacts
Airport contact · McCreary County Airport administration · 606-310-6812Source ↗ · Source checked 2026-11-05Direct PDF gives airport administration 606-310-6812, unattended operations and tiedowns; it warns that 100LL is temporarily unavailable. No named FBO or ground transport established.
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Sources & research notes
- Resolve conflicting winter dates; airport overnight parking and gate access; outbound and return transport; state airport PDF warns 100LL temporarily unavailable.
- camping permission and facilities · National Park Service — Blue Heron CampgroundChecked 2026-11-05 · website checked
- conflicting camping season · National Park Service — Superintendent’s CompendiumChecked 2026-11-05 · search reference