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
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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
Elizabeth C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: D006, Loop: Loop D
Campsites were large, shaded, and felt private. Family friendly. Bathrooms were decent. We had horses across the street at the stables and were able to ride bikes back and forth to tend to them. Hint: bring a zip tie to hold the water faucet in the "on" position.
Kate M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: Loop B
This is a great campground. Lots of kids for kids to play with. Staying on one of the loops makes for easy bike riding. The campsite host and his daughter are both super kind, informative, and helpful. Will be back.
Dobie W
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: D051, Loop: Loop D
The experience was a mixture of yous and downs.
1. There were kids YELLING throughout the stay. After discussing this with the camp host on the 2nd evening, he talked to the parents that night about it. He found out that one of the kids involved is Autistic ( which if figured was the case. I'm a retired Special Ed. Teacher). The parents informed the host that they would try to control the situation. On Sunday, the host got involved in a tantrum that the youngster was having for at least 2 hours. I have high praises for the host.
2. There are NOT any exterior lights on the "D" loop shower house. There was a Copperhead scare after we first arrived since the same Autistic youngster found a skin off of a Copperhead snake on the side of the walkway to the shower house. Lights were in dire need each night for the safety of all campers. I had used my type lights each night to help illuminate that walkway the best way that I could. The campfire that I had was some help but lighting need to be there for the safety aspect of everyone!!!
3. When we broke camp and went to the dump station,we whooped over 1.5 hours in line to use the dump station! This is TRULY and Utterly UNEXCEPTABLE!!!!!!! There should have been more than on dump station available for use!
John S
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: D041, Loop: Loop D
D41 is a handicap camp site , but there is a large step down fromthe asphalt to the gravel . it is very easy to fall off the edge of it . If the gravel was raised to the same level as the asphalt it would be much safer.
Elizabeth C
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: D006, Loop: Loop D
Campsites were large, shaded, and felt private. Family friendly. Bathrooms were decent. We had horses across the street at the stables and were able to ride bikes back and forth to tend to them. Hint: bring a zip tie to hold the water faucet in the "on" position.
Kate M
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: Loop B
This is a great campground. Lots of kids for kids to play with. Staying on one of the loops makes for easy bike riding. The campsite host and his daughter are both super kind, informative, and helpful. Will be back.
Dobie W
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: D051, Loop: Loop D
The experience was a mixture of yous and downs.
1. There were kids YELLING throughout the stay. After discussing this with the camp host on the 2nd evening, he talked to the parents that night about it. He found out that one of the kids involved is Autistic ( which if figured was the case. I'm a retired Special Ed. Teacher). The parents informed the host that they would try to control the situation. On Sunday, the host got involved in a tantrum that the youngster was having for at least 2 hours. I have high praises for the host.
2. There are NOT any exterior lights on the "D" loop shower house. There was a Copperhead scare after we first arrived since the same Autistic youngster found a skin off of a Copperhead snake on the side of the walkway to the shower house. Lights were in dire need each night for the safety of all campers. I had used my type lights each night to help illuminate that walkway the best way that I could. The campfire that I had was some help but lighting need to be there for the safety aspect of everyone!!!
3. When we broke camp and went to the dump station,we whooped over 1.5 hours in line to use the dump station! This is TRULY and Utterly UNEXCEPTABLE!!!!!!! There should have been more than on dump station available for use!
David M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: D024, Loop: Loop D
Nice level site, quiet and clean park. Lots of deer
David M
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: D024, Loop: Loop D
Nice level site, quiet and clean park. Lots of deer
Denise W
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2025 • Stayed at: A013, Loop: Loop A
Bandy Creek is one of our favorite places to visit--our last camping weekend was no exception. Camp host Russell was fantastic--friendly, encouraging, helpful, and could very often be seen around the campgrounds; the rangers in the visitor center were helpful and friendly. The bathhouse was well-maintained and clean.
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 13, 2026
