🏞️ River Swim
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Big South Fork NRRA – Burnt Mill Bridge & Gentlemen’s Swimming Hole
Multiple swimming spots along the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River within this NPS-managed river gorge.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool river water
Water Type
River swimming holes (Big South Fork of the Cumberland)
Managed By
National Park Service (Big South Fork NRRA)
County
Scott / Fentress County, Tennessee
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
Near Rugby, TN
Access Notes:
Some hiking required; historic area near Rugby
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace