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 (981)
What Guests Are Saying
Bandy Creek Campground is praised for its clean and well-maintained facilities, including excellent bathhouses and spacious, private campsites. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, beautiful surroundings, and ample recreational opportunities, such as hiking and biking. While some mentioned issues with crowding on weekends and minimal management response to specific concerns, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite destination for many campers.
What Guests Are Saying
Bandy Creek Campground is praised for its clean and well-maintained facilities, including excellent bathhouses and spacious, private campsites. Visitors appreciate the friendly staff, beautiful surroundings, and ample recreational opportunities, such as hiking and biking. While some mentioned issues with crowding on weekends and minimal management response to specific concerns, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite destination for many campers.
Review Summary
Edd M
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: B013, Loop: Loop B
Well maintained campground. Bathrooms and showers are an excellent. Always peaceful and relaxing. Camp store meets all your needs. Some cell service.
Robert F
VerifiedDecember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: Loop A
Nice campground. Great facilities. Nicest showers/restrooms I’ve seen at a campground.
Robert F
VerifiedDecember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: Loop A
Nice campground. Great facilities. Nicest showers/restrooms I’ve seen at a campground.
James S
VerifiedDecember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: D044, Loop: Loop D
Beautiful campground. Hot showers and warm bathroom make winter camping more fun. Very friendly and health camp host and park service employees. Hiking trails and attractions like overlooks and natural arches will bring me back.
James S
VerifiedDecember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: D044, Loop: Loop D
Beautiful campground. Hot showers and warm bathroom make winter camping more fun. Very friendly and health camp host and park service employees. Hiking trails and attractions like overlooks and natural arches will bring me back.
Kaitlynn B
VerifiedDecember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: A038, Loop: Loop A
The campground was nice and maintained! We really enjoyed out experience and cannot wait to come again! The bathrooms were heated and had showers. We went and hiked at big south fork and had a ball and saw some bears!
Kaitlynn B
VerifiedDecember 7, 2025 • Stayed at: A038, Loop: Loop A
The campground was nice and maintained! We really enjoyed out experience and cannot wait to come again! The bathrooms were heated and had showers. We went and hiked at big south fork and had a ball and saw some bears!
Adam C
VerifiedDecember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: C003, Loop: Loop C
Nice campground. we camped at site 3 loop C with our RV. Bath house was nice with plenty of water pressure. Water and electric at the site. Sewer required a trip to the dump site. Best part was that it was a great base camp to enjoy the park and hiking. Highly recommend Angel Falls
Adam C
VerifiedDecember 2, 2025 • Stayed at: C003, Loop: Loop C
Nice campground. we camped at site 3 loop C with our RV. Bath house was nice with plenty of water pressure. Water and electric at the site. Sewer required a trip to the dump site. Best part was that it was a great base camp to enjoy the park and hiking. Highly recommend Angel Falls
Joshua D
VerifiedDecember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: A009, Loop: Loop A
Great park, stayed one night while traveling through the area. Park was empty on a Sunday night in November. It was cold but restrooms were clean and warm.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.4889 / -84.6976
Elevation: 484 feet
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: June 4, 2026
