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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
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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
Phil E
VerifiedJuly 19, 2022 • Stayed at: D031, Loop: Loop D
Grandkids loved all the playgrounds and enjoyed the different elements at each.
Jane D
VerifiedJuly 16, 2022 • Stayed at: A038, Loop: Loop A
Flies, Flies, Flies! We had to go home on the first day because we were swarmed by flies.
joe l
VerifiedJuly 15, 2022 • Stayed at: D027, Loop: Loop D
i want to see more camp fire programs at least weekly.
the reservation system sucks, not the online assignment, but the campground admin of it.
ronald g
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: A014, Loop: Loop A
Nice pool, clean restroom,good trials, good road ,and a few copper heads.Good staff , nice info center, good horse barns ,and over 20 miles of horse trails. Also the chance to see a rattler or two!!
Chip L
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: C022, Loop: Loop C
This was a well spaced-out campground with several loops. There was a tent only camp area (Loop A) with no hookups and then three loops (B, C & D) with hookups for electric and water. We stayed in Loop C at site C22 which was a great site that looked like it had a new power pedestal recently installed. Each loop seemed to have their own dedicated bathhouse and the one entering Loop D was handicap accessible. C22 was a great site for privacy but also right up against the forest; bugs may be an issue at some times of the year but didn’t bother us in late May. There was enough space for our 30-foot travel trailer and I parked my truck in front of the trailer but off at an angle. Bathhouse was very clean and there was a dish cleaning sink as well as a filtered water bottle refill station outside.
Cell coverage for Verizon was almost non-existent but the visitor center and education center had excellent Wi-Fi. The camp store also claimed to have Wi-Fi but I did not try it out. Camp store had firewood, ice and a limited selection of overpriced food/drinks but their hours were limited. Our built-in over the air TV antenna picked up about 4 channels and one was from Knoxville. Dump station was easily accessible as well as most of the sites from the newly paved roads.
There are two ways to enter this park, one from the east (Oneida) and one from the west (Jamestown). If you don’t like 13% grades and switchbacks, I recommend coming in from the west side (Jamestown). Nearby amenities are about 30 minutes from the campground if you need supplies so plan your trip accordingly. Oneida does not sell beer on Sunday but if you go to South Fork Tack you will find a nice selection of brews.
David S
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: C021, Loop: Loop C
Campgrounds where amazing, check in was hassle free, beautiful area, water and electric a plus, no sewer a bummer so more than a few days gets sketchy
Sally W
VerifiedJuly 8, 2022 • Stayed at: A047, Loop: Loop A
Spacious campground with nice clean bathhouses.
Sheryl A
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: Loop A
Very clean campsite and bathroom. Most of tent sites secluded
Norman D
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: C005, Loop: Loop C
Good campsite - clean restrooms - good swimming pool. But, don't expect camp store and swimming pool during the week. They are Fri - Sun.
Carolyn H
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: A016, Loop: Loop A
Very nice and clean. Very relaxing
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
