Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States. Historic mining camp in Big South Fork can be accessed by car or a scenic train ride from Stearns, Ky.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States. Train cars at mining camp in Big South Fork.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States. West Rim Overlook

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States. The area is primarily known for its rafting and canoeing but there are many scenic hiking trails available.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States. West Rim overlook.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States. Trails to the overlooks are paved. All other trails are dirt surface.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States. Canoe/raft launch at Leatherwood Ford.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States. Leatherwood Ford

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States. View from the Leatherwood Ford bridge.

Big South Fork National River and Rec Area, Tennessee, United States. The Big South Fork River winds through the park, which is huge at 98,000 acres.