The Big South Fork Motor Lodge is located five miles north of Pine Knot in Stearns, Kentucky. The Big South Fork Scenic Railway and Stearns Museum are located less than one mile from the Motor Lodge. Guests are offered free in-room coffee and homemade desert nightly, free high-speed Internet access, swimming pool, postal and UPS service, cribs and roll away beds upon request. The Blue Heron Campground, Bear Creek Horse Camp, Blue Heron Mining Community, McCreary County Museum and Stearns Gold Course are attractions located near the lodge. Stearns Restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner less than one mile from Big South. Papa's Pizza, La Haciendo Mexican Restaurant, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, Ole Country Café and Stearns Dairy Dip offer alternative dining options near the Lodge.
The Parkland Motel is located four miles from Pine Knot in The Big South Fork National Recreation Area in Stearns, Kentucky. The motel offers free coffee in the lobby, small pet stays for an additional fee, wake up service, guest coin laundry and snack and drink machines. The Stearns Museum, the Big Fork Scenic Railroad, Barthell Coal Camp, Bell Farm Horse Camp and Barren Fork Coal Heritage Trail are each attractions near the Parkland Motel. Dining options for guests of Parkland Motel include Stearns Restaurant, Suzanne's Fine Dining, Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, Ole Country Café and Giovanni's Pizza.
The Executive South Fork Inn is an eight-minute drive north of Pine Knot in Whitley City. The Inn is three stories, features 55 rooms and property amenities including Jacuzzi rooms, swimming pool, breakfast bar, local phone service, conference room and copy and fax service. Local restaurants include La Haciendo Mexican Restaurant, Papa's Pizza, Huddle House and Arby's. Nearby attractions include the Blue Heron Campground, McCreary Company Tourist Commission, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Big South Fork National Recreation Area and Eagle Falls Resort.
The Oneida Guest House is located across the Tennessee boarder in Oneida. Oneida is less than 12 miles from Pine Knot and less than five miles from the Town of Oneida Municipal Golf, the US Bandy Creek Visitor Center, the Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat. Oneida offers guests attractions including four rooms, Jacuzzi tubs, toaster, coffee maker and cable television. Area dining includes Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken, Preston's Steakhouse, Pizza Plus, Krystal, Pizza Hut and KFC.
