The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area offers many recreational possibilities to discover and explore. There are a number of permitted outfitters and guide services to make your trip more memorable and enjoyable.
Water activity services include:
* Guided and non-guided river trips (whitewater rafting, canoeing, tubing, and kayaking), equipment rentals (canoes, tubes, rafts) and river shuttles; contact Sheltowee Trace Outfitters at 1-800-541-RAFT or www.ky-rafting.com
* Instruction and custom lessons on kayaking the river; contact the Ace Kayaking School at (423) 716-7666, info@acekayaking.com, or www.acekayaking.com
* Self-guided kayaking trips as well as a variety of kayak equipment rentals; contact Borderland Expeditions at 1-844-344-2109, borderlandexpeditions.com, or info@borderlandexpeditions.com
Mountain biking activity services include:
* Self-guided mountain biking or mountain bike equipment rentals; contact Borderland Expeditions at 1-844-344-2109, borderlandexpeditions.com, or info@borderlandexpeditions.com
Horse riding activity services include:
* Guided horseback rides; contact Southeast Pack Trips at (931) 879-2260 or www.southeastpacktrips.com
Guided hiking services include:
* Guided day hike or overnight camping trips; contact Backwoods Adventure at (931) 863-3853, backwoodsadventureshiking@gmail.com, or www.backwoodsadventures.wix.com/backwoods-adventures
Shuttle services include:
* For shuttle service or a tour anywhere within the park, contact Wilderness Taxi and Tours at (423) 215-4800, wilderness-taxi.wix.com/wilderness-taxi, or wilderness.taxi.bsf@gmx.com
The park is always recruiting any interested applicants to provide services to visitors in the park such as hayrides, swimming lessons, or a hot dog stand. Depending on the type of business applied for, there will be some requirements such as being open on weekends and having insurance. Approved applicants may charge a reasonable fee for any days of operation with the exception of special event days such as the Storytelling Festival. For more information and/or how to apply for a business permit, contact the park's Fee Manager at (423) 569-2404, extension 240, or by email at tish_neal@nps.gov.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
