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
Tammy W
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: D018, Loop: Loop D
We had a great week. Arrived on a Saturday and had reservations for 8 nights, however we pulled out a night eatly due to the amount off additional campers that had arrived on Thursday and because Bandy Creek campground only had 1 dumping station and we didn't want to wait in line to dump our waste.
If you enjoy a quite campground with privacy Bandy Creek is exceptional. Weekends seemed to be their busiest times (Thursday- Sunday). Plenty of camp spaces to choose from and excellent bath houses; clean with great hot water for showers.
We hiked the trails around the campground and rode bikes too.
Enjoyed our stay.
Amanda T
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: D003, Loop: Loop D
Our stay at Bandy Creek Campground was unacceptable and reflects poor management.
We paid for a full hookup site, yet arrived to a leaking water spigot. When we reported it, the camp host showed no urgency and told us not to use it—essentially expecting us to go without a service we paid for instead of fixing the issue.
The situation got worse the next morning when a maintenance worker knocked on our camper door twice before 7:30am, then came back 15 minutes later and knocked again, waking our entire family, including our 2-year-old. There was no prior notice, and there is no excuse for repeatedly disturbing guests that early over a non-emergency repair considering they wasn’t concerned the day before when it was reported.
Between the lack of response, poor communication, and complete disregard for guests, this was a very disappointing experience. Management needs to do better. Needless to say our toddlers sleep schedule being disturbed ruined our whole day.
Scott C
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: C019, Loop: Loop C
The event was great. The rain did make a dent in the plans. The bathrooms do need some updates. The bugs were crazy thick and poison ivy at the camp sites needed some attention. Also in C19 the water has made a huge hole in the edge of the site next to the fire place.
Janine R
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B
For the supposd scary driving, the campground is just average.
I will now try another part of the park (north, the mining area)
Thanks
Scott C
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: C019, Loop: Loop C
The event was great. The rain did make a dent in the plans. The bathrooms do need some updates. The bugs were crazy thick and poison ivy at the camp sites needed some attention. Also in C19 the water has made a huge hole in the edge of the site next to the fire place.
Amanda T
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: D003, Loop: Loop D
Our stay at Bandy Creek Campground was unacceptable and reflects poor management.
We paid for a full hookup site, yet arrived to a leaking water spigot. When we reported it, the camp host showed no urgency and told us not to use it—essentially expecting us to go without a service we paid for instead of fixing the issue.
The situation got worse the next morning when a maintenance worker knocked on our camper door twice before 7:30am, then came back 15 minutes later and knocked again, waking our entire family, including our 2-year-old. There was no prior notice, and there is no excuse for repeatedly disturbing guests that early over a non-emergency repair considering they wasn’t concerned the day before when it was reported.
Between the lack of response, poor communication, and complete disregard for guests, this was a very disappointing experience. Management needs to do better. Needless to say our toddlers sleep schedule being disturbed ruined our whole day.
Tammy W
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: D018, Loop: Loop D
We had a great week. Arrived on a Saturday and had reservations for 8 nights, however we pulled out a night eatly due to the amount off additional campers that had arrived on Thursday and because Bandy Creek campground only had 1 dumping station and we didn't want to wait in line to dump our waste.
If you enjoy a quite campground with privacy Bandy Creek is exceptional. Weekends seemed to be their busiest times (Thursday- Sunday). Plenty of camp spaces to choose from and excellent bath houses; clean with great hot water for showers.
We hiked the trails around the campground and rode bikes too.
Enjoyed our stay.
Eugene S
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: D038, Loop: Loop D
Clean and quiet. Restrooms were well maintained. Camp sights were nice with wooded separation.
Chloe C
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: D028, Loop: Loop D
Bandy Creek campground is a gem! We loved our campsite!! Clean bathhouses, the playgrounds are a big draw for the kids. We loved the stables, the visitors center and the camp store. Fantastic experience all around!
Jeff R
VerifiedMay 1, 2026 • Stayed at: D030, Loop: Loop D
Bandy Creek NEVER disappoints! This was the first of what will likely be three total visits to Big South Fork NRRA this year. IMHO Bandy Creek has the best showers in the entire National Park system. They are always clean and well maintained. The roads and trails around Bandy were all in superb condition, with the potholes in the gravel roads having been freshly filled this spring. The stairs and ladders around Twin Arches have been rebuilt since our visit last year. We are looking forward to the O&W road being opened later this spring to make visits to the O&W Bridge easier (although, it is a very pleasant walk from Leatherwood Ford down to the Bridge). I can't wait to go back!
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
