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About Bandy Creek
Number of accommodations: 142
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Rates, Sites & Availability
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Reviews (1074)
What Guests Are Saying
Bandy Creek Campground is highly praised for its spacious campsites, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities, including bathhouses and hiking trails. Families appreciate the variety of activities for children and the friendly, helpful staff. While the campground offers a peaceful atmosphere, some visitors noted a need for better cell service and more frequent pool access.
What Guests Are Saying
Bandy Creek Campground is highly praised for its spacious campsites, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities, including bathhouses and hiking trails. Families appreciate the variety of activities for children and the friendly, helpful staff. While the campground offers a peaceful atmosphere, some visitors noted a need for better cell service and more frequent pool access.
Review Summary
Holly M
VerifiedOctober 21, 2022 • Stayed at: C011, Loop: Loop C
Bandy Creek Campground is one of our favorite places to camp.
Matt Z
VerifiedOctober 21, 2022 • Stayed at: D014, Loop: Loop D
Great campsite, clean site. Nice bathrooms and showers.
James A
October 20, 2022
Our group was in group site E1. When we arrived there was no hot water and the bathhouse heaters would not come on. We immediately reported this and some workers came by. They said everything had been turned off because they recently had a water leak. They fixed the hot water situation but never got the heating situation fully corrected. The heaters would come on briefly in the women's side but the heaters never came on in the men's bath side. I personally reported this situation two more times to park personnel. In fact the third time I even went to the visitor center office and reported it. To my knowledge nothing was done to fully remedy the situation despite the temperatures being in the upper 20s at night. Our group has been coming to this site for 7 years now and this is the first time this has happened. I think you should make at least a partial refund to our group as having an adequately heated bath house was an important part of our decision to stay at this campsite.
Cathy H
VerifiedOctober 20, 2022 • Stayed at: D036, Loop: Loop D
Noisy battery operated ATV’s making loops by our site drove us crazy. No peace in the forest.
Angry camp host complaining loudly was not a good experience either.
Raymond P
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: D040, Loop: Loop D
pull through site was shared/split site, level and easy to access overlooking woods.
Phil E
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: D052, Loop: Loop D
We love Bandy Creek. Even almost full it was relaxing and generally quiet.
Dan V
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: A049, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful campground. Really loved the dishes sink in the tent campground!
Tim C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2022 • Stayed at: D024, Loop: Loop D
great restrooms great site d24 great hiking trails great veiws we like camping at bandy creek we will be back
Patricia V
VerifiedOctober 12, 2022 • Stayed at: A012, Loop: Loop A
Clean, quiet, bathrooms and showers were decent.
Kim V
VerifiedOctober 9, 2022 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
We love the Big South Fork and Bandy Creek is a great place to camp. The camping spots were far enough apart to give privacy. Bathrooms were spotless.
Location Bandy Creek
Address:
4564 Leatherwood Rd
Oneida, TN, 37841
United States
For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm
Bandy Creek Campground is accessible via US Highway 27, which is approximately 12 miles to the west. The campground is also within reach of Interstate 75, located roughly 25 miles to the east.
Elevation: 484 feet
16 mi drive to downtown Oneida (about 28 min)
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Travelers should exercise caution on Highway 297 due to steep grades and curves; an alternate route is recommended for those uncomfortable with these conditions.
Wildlife & food storage
- To prevent wildlife encounters, secure all food and scented items properly and maintain a clean campsite.
Fees & deposits
- Horse stall reservations are required and can be made by phone or online; they are separate from campground reservations.
Safety & rules
- Caution is advised when camping in this area due to potential falling branches.
Local regulations
- Fishing in the main river requires a valid Tennessee or Kentucky fishing license.
- Groups larger than 25 must obtain a permit for activities that move away from established roads or parking areas.
- Business services in the park require an approved permit or authorization; details can be found on the park's website.
Fires & fuel
- To protect forests, do not move firewood; obtain it locally and burn on-site.
Amenities
- The swimming pool is open on weekends and holidays during the summer season.
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Last updated: September 8, 2026
