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
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!
Timothy M
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: D038, Loop: Loop D
Great campground with nice bath houses that have hot water showers. Area is gorgeous with rock houses, over looks of the river gorge and nice waterfalls. Highly recommend and will be going back soon!
Timothy M
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: D038, Loop: Loop D
Great campground with nice bath houses that have hot water showers. Area is gorgeous with rock houses, over looks of the river gorge and nice waterfalls. Highly recommend and will be going back soon!
Katherine K
VerifiedApril 29, 2026 • Stayed at: A038, Loop: Loop A
Nice expansive campground. The staff we talked to were very friendly and informative. They sold wood and ice at their camp store which was convenient. The bathroom facilities were tidy and the water got very hot, which I appreciated. We stayed in the tent only loop which was fairly empty on a cold weekday in mid April. Overall great experience.
Katherine K
VerifiedApril 29, 2026 • Stayed at: A038, Loop: Loop A
Nice expansive campground. The staff we talked to were very friendly and informative. They sold wood and ice at their camp store which was convenient. The bathroom facilities were tidy and the water got very hot, which I appreciated. We stayed in the tent only loop which was fairly empty on a cold weekday in mid April. Overall great experience.
Gail W
VerifiedApril 28, 2026 • Stayed at: C024, Loop: Loop C
Great Location, excellent campground. Tricking to get in and out, but expected, given the location.
Gail W
VerifiedApril 28, 2026 • Stayed at: C024, Loop: Loop C
Great Location, excellent campground. Tricking to get in and out, but expected, given the location.
Lisa B
VerifiedApril 28, 2026 • Stayed at: C014, Loop: Loop C
This campground is an excellent campground! The campground and park is so well maintained and the hiking is great!
Lisa B
VerifiedApril 28, 2026 • Stayed at: C014, Loop: Loop C
This campground is an excellent campground! The campground and park is so well maintained and the hiking is great!
Barbara A
VerifiedApril 27, 2026 • Stayed at: D033, Loop: Loop D
My time at Bandy Creek was a wonderful experience. The site where I camped was very good and close to the clean bathroom and showers, an important factor for me an older female. I enjoyed the hiking trails and meeting other interesting campers. Staff is friendly and helpful.
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
