Bandy Creek Campground with motor home in a campsite in Loop D. Grass and green trees plenty of shade.
Swimming pool with reclining chairs placed around the edge of the pool
Bandy Creek Campground road with fifth-wheel horse trailer in a campsite in Loop B. Grass and green trees.
Entrance Station, Campground Office
Playground

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

About Bandy Creek

Bandy Creek is a spacious and modern campground, situated in The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational activities.

Available sites

142 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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May
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see availability.

142 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A003, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · 51 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 A004, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · 50 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 A005, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 A006, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · 48 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 A007, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · 45 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 A008, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · 43 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 A009, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · 47 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 A010, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · 36 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 A011, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · 30 × 35 ft · Paved
🚐 A012, Loop: Loop A RV
Pet Friendly · 46 × 35 ft · Paved
⛺ A013, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A014, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A015, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A016, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A017, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A018, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A019, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A020, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A021, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A022, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A023, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A024, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A025, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A026, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A027, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A028, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A029, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A030, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A031, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A032, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A033, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A034, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A035, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A036, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A037, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A038, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A039, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A040, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A041, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A042, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A043, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A044, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A045, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A046, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A047, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A048, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ A049, Loop: Loop A Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 B001, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 46 × 35 ft
🚐 B002, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 44 × 35 ft
🚐 B003, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 43 × 35 ft
🚐 B004, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 35 ft
🚐 B005, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 37 × 35 ft
🚐 B006, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 52 × 35 ft
🚐 B007, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 58 × 35 ft
🚐 B008, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 59 × 35 ft
🚐 B009, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 48 × 35 ft
🚐 B010, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 28 × 35 ft
🚐 B011, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 × 35 ft
🚐 B012, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 42 × 35 ft
🚐 B013, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 49 × 35 ft
🚐 B014, Loop: Loop B RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 53 × 35 ft
🚐 C003, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 44 × 35 ft
🚐 C004, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 44 × 35 ft
🚐 C005, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 46 × 35 ft
🚐 C006, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 49 × 35 ft
🚐 C007, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 56 × 35 ft
🚐 C008, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 35 ft
🚐 C009, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 35 ft
🚐 C010, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 38 × 35 ft
🚐 C011, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 38 × 35 ft
🚐 C012, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 35 ft
🚐 C013, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 43 × 35 ft
🚐 C014, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 39 × 35 ft
🚐 C015, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 27 × 35 ft
🚐 C016, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 25 × 35 ft
🚐 C017, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 35 ft
🚐 C018, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 54 × 35 ft
🚐 C019, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 47 × 35 ft
🚐 C020, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 39 × 35 ft
🚐 C021, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 56 × 35 ft
🚐 C022, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 41 × 35 ft
🚐 C023, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 35 ft
🚐 C024, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 35 ft
🚐 C025, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 51 × 35 ft
🚐 C026, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 48 × 35 ft
🚐 C027, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 47 × 35 ft
🚐 C028, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 41 × 35 ft
🚐 C029, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 46 × 35 ft
🚐 C030, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 47 × 35 ft
🚐 C031, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 45 × 35 ft
🚐 C032, Loop: Loop C RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 53 × 35 ft
🚐 D001, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 56 × 35 ft
🚐 D002, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 35 ft
🚐 D003, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 52 × 35 ft
🚐 D004, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 52 × 35 ft
🚐 D005, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 42 × 35 ft
🚐 D006, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 43 × 35 ft
🚐 D008, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 57 × 35 ft
🚐 D009, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 54 × 35 ft
🚐 D010, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 56 × 35 ft
🚐 D011, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 57 × 35 ft
🚐 D012, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 51 × 35 ft
🚐 D013, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 46 × 35 ft
🚐 D014, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 55 × 35 ft
🚐 D015, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 51 × 35 ft
🚐 D016, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 30 × 33 ft
🚐 D017, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 58 × 35 ft
🚐 D018, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 49 × 35 ft
🚐 D019, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 44 × 35 ft
🚐 D020, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 33 × 35 ft
🚐 D021, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 52 × 35 ft
🚐 D022, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 25 × 35 ft
🚐 D023, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 47 × 35 ft
🚐 D024, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 52 × 35 ft
🚐 D025, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 40 × 35 ft
🚐 D026, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 49 × 35 ft
🚐 D027, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 45 × 35 ft
🚐 D028, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 43 × 35 ft
🚐 D029, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 35 ft
🚐 D030, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 33 × 35 ft
🚐 D031, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 35 ft
🚐 D032, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 35 ft
🚐 D033, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 50 × 35 ft
🚐 D034, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 47 × 35 ft
🚐 D035, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 48 × 35 ft
🚐 D036, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 39 × 35 ft
🚐 D037, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 40 × 35 ft
🚐 D038, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 25 × 35 ft
⛺ D039, Loop: Loop D Tent
Paved · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 D040, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 73 × 35 ft
🚐 D041, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 42 × 35 ft
🚐 D042, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 39 × 35 ft
🚐 D043, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 41 × 35 ft
🚐 D044, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 54 × 35 ft
🚐 D045, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 38 × 35 ft
🚐 D046, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 47 × 35 ft
🚐 D047, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 46 × 35 ft
🚐 D048, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 65 × 35 ft
🚐 D049, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 50 × 35 ft
🚐 D050, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 49 × 35 ft
🚐 D051, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 40 × 35 ft
🚐 D052, Loop: Loop D RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · 73 × 35 ft

Reviews

1124 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.7

Overall rating

Based on 1124 reviews

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5 stars 77.5% (871)
4 stars 16.5% (185)
3 stars 3.3% (37)
2 stars 1.5% (17)
1 star 1.2% (14)

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Edward Z

August 12, 2022

BSF is awesome! The back country has magnificent rock formations everywhere. I have through hiked the park twice and been on maybe 100+ trips to the area. We host an event for about 50 to 100 of our closest friends and family every year in the group camp area. The facilities are the cleanest and best maintained I have seen in any park. Thank you BSF Staff!

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Donald G

Verified

August 11, 2022 Stayed at: D011, Loop: Loop D

I don’t understand why there’s so few people there in the park when the park has such outstanding features but I don’t mind having the place to myself,

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Jeffrey D R

Verified

August 2, 2022 Stayed at: C030, Loop: Loop C

went just to relax and get some hiking in. Hiked the Litton Farm loop and then down to the river. both were great and felt good after. Did see a bear which was cool and stood near a tree to watch for a bit.

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Lindsay C

Verified

July 25, 2022 Stayed at: D024, Loop: Loop D

Love it here! Nice shade, love the circles and ability for kids to ride bikes, pool is nice at a low cost, and playground is nice. A little bit of a difficult drive in but worth it!

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Billy M

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: A037, Loop: Loop A

The campsite was nice and away from noise. The fire pit needed to be cleaned out so we could cook not so close to the hot coals/fire. The bathrooms were well taken care of. The swimming pool nearby satisfied the kids, and the river nearby is excellent for tubing/kayaking.

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Lynda B

Verified

July 24, 2022 Stayed at: B014, Loop: Loop B

Pretty well kept park. Too bad there weren't more campers there. Very clean, near and well built.

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David M

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July 22, 2022 Stayed at: C027, Loop: Loop C

We have camped at Bandy Creek many times. It’s been several years so we were a bit disappointed in the following.Love the Mtb trails.
1-Campground store was never open the entire time we were there. (Sunday-Thursday)
2. Trash bins were so full on Monday you could not add any more trash. They finally emptied them on Wednesday.
3. The bridge across the river was a total wreck. We always went down there and enjoying the water and sights. Very obvious there is zero maintenance going on.
4. It’s just sad to see the demise of such a nice campground. Other campers had the same opinion of what was going on. I don’t think we saw a park ranger The whole time we were there.

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Ken S

Verified

July 22, 2022 Stayed at: C030, Loop: Loop C

Bandy Creek campground is my favorite campground in East TN. Yes, even more than the Smokies because Big South Fork is not half as crowded during the summer as Smoky Mtn Natl. Park. The campsites are level & spacious with lots of trees so it doesn't feel like parking lot camping that some commercial campgrounds have become. It also has decent restrooms, but the last time we visited, only 1 out of 4 sinks in the men's restroom worked. The sinks are motion-activated which makes sense for conservation, but when 3 out of 4 motion detectors don't work, it's time to replace them! I understand why the camp store cannot be open 5 days a week since the park probably can't afford that full-time staffing but the restroom plumbing should be routine maintenance.

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Ed N

Verified

July 20, 2022 Stayed at: C003, Loop: Loop C

Beautiful, private campsites. outstanding shower house and restrooms. Very relaxing and comfortable.

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Kelly B

Verified

July 20, 2022 Stayed at: A009, Loop: Loop A

Bandy Creek was great! The whole facility was super clean and well maintained. It was conveniently located just across the road from the Visitor’s Center and a camp store and right on trails and gravel roads for biking and hiking.

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Location & Directions for Bandy Creek

4564 Leatherwood Rd, Oneida, TN 37841 United States

Elevation: 484 ft

Getting There

For detailed directions, please visit: http://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htm

Nearest town

Oneida, TN - 16 mi

About 28 min to downtown

Highway access

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.

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: November 5, 2026

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