Big South Fork Guidebook

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Big South Fork Guidebook

Food scene

Essentials like ice, snacks, gas, there is a small diner with pizza, hamburgers and breakfast too.
Beaty's Wildwood Grocery
2880 Pickett Park Highway
Essentials like ice, snacks, gas, there is a small diner with pizza, hamburgers and breakfast too.
Historic Foodie Fun.
6 locals recommend
Forbus General Store
3902 N York Hwy
6 locals recommend
Historic Foodie Fun.
Breakfast goodies!
West End Cafe
306 W Central Ave
Breakfast goodies!
Great wines and tastings.
18 locals recommend
Highland Manor Winery
2965 S York Hwy
18 locals recommend
Great wines and tastings.
Craft beers on tap, wine slushies, live music, games and big screen TV's, and food trucks on select days. See website.
7 locals recommend
Sawbriar Brewing
2965 S York Hwy
7 locals recommend
Craft beers on tap, wine slushies, live music, games and big screen TV's, and food trucks on select days. See website.
Delicious Mexican food.
7 locals recommend
Romo's Mexican Resturant
3087 Northside Dr
7 locals recommend
Delicious Mexican food.
Great spot for bagels, specialty coffee and gluten free goodies
6 locals recommend
Campfire Coffee
108 E Central Ave
6 locals recommend
Great spot for bagels, specialty coffee and gluten free goodies
Fresh salads and charcuterie boxes great for picnic lunches or trail ride snacks.
Native Provisions
Fresh salads and charcuterie boxes great for picnic lunches or trail ride snacks.
Great coffee and baked goods.
Gather Coffee Lounge
211 Depot St
Great coffee and baked goods.
Brunch and Lunch Specials
The Little Kitchen
Brunch and Lunch Specials

Sightseeing

Endless opportunities for hiking, camping, horseback riding, SXS, fishing, canoeing.
47 locals recommend
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
4564 Leatherwood Rd
47 locals recommend
Endless opportunities for hiking, camping, horseback riding, SXS, fishing, canoeing.
Great Hiking and SXS trails.
25 locals recommend
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park
4605 Pickett Park Hwy
25 locals recommend
Great Hiking and SXS trails.
Awesome Hike.
205 locals recommend
Fall Creek Falls State Park
2009 Village Camp Rd
205 locals recommend
Awesome Hike.
Guided Horseback riding.
10 locals recommend
Southeast Pack Trips
125 Kenneth Dr
10 locals recommend
Guided Horseback riding.
Great place to hit the trails with your equine buddies. There is a small day use fee. Moderate to difficult trails. Make sure to bring your coggins.
East Fork Stables
3598 S York Hwy
Great place to hit the trails with your equine buddies. There is a small day use fee. Moderate to difficult trails. Make sure to bring your coggins.
Super cool day outing. Lots to see and do. Seasonal so check with Mill for more information.
Muddy Pond Sorghum Mill
4064 Muddy Pond Rd
Super cool day outing. Lots to see and do. Seasonal so check with Mill for more information.
Funky fun store to explore.
The Black Cat
Funky fun store to explore.

Traveler advice

Getting around

Know before you go. Plan ahead.

Much of this area is remote and wilderness, be prepared by researching destinations in advance. You may not have cell signal.
Don't miss

Overlooks and natural bridges

Jamestown, Allardt, Rugby have some of the most wonderful overlooks, hidden waterfalls, natural bridges and such. pack accordingly, and go out and discover these gems.
What to pack

Comfortable hiking shoes

Sandstone, mud, and rocky terrain are here, but its worth the hike as long as you prepare with the right equipment. Grippy shoes are recommended.