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
Donald P
VerifiedMay 4, 2025 • Stayed at: C004, Loop: Loop C
We took 3 of our grandchildren to camp the weekend of the Spring Planting festival. We thoroughly enjoyed the festival, visiting the different booths the rangers share information at. We took advantage of the shuttles to visit the nearby homesteads and the demonstrations going on there. Of course, the grandchildren also enjoyed hiking the trails and cooking s’mores at camp. BSF never disappoints.
Richard S
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A015, Loop: Loop A
a fairly good size facility, with a skeleton crew at the park...but place is cleaned and maintained. There is a store nearby on the grounds fire some basic items....and ice. Great trails for hiking and biking .. I've been quite a few times..
Joseph B
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: D037, Loop: Loop D
Great campground
Trails everywhere
Water,electric, good bathhouse
Big Southfork is a wonder
Richard S
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: A015, Loop: Loop A
a fairly good size facility, with a skeleton crew at the park...but place is cleaned and maintained. There is a store nearby on the grounds fire some basic items....and ice. Great trails for hiking and biking .. I've been quite a few times..
Joseph B
VerifiedApril 28, 2025 • Stayed at: D037, Loop: Loop D
Great campground
Trails everywhere
Water,electric, good bathhouse
Big Southfork is a wonder
Mairi P
VerifiedApril 27, 2025 • Stayed at: D024, Loop: Loop D
Love Bandy Creek - great sites on D Loop!
Mairi P
VerifiedApril 27, 2025 • Stayed at: D024, Loop: Loop D
Love Bandy Creek - great sites on D Loop!
Barbara A
VerifiedApril 25, 2025 • Stayed at: D033, Loop: Loop D
Campground spaces were clean, spacious and very quiet. Hiked out of the campground on a nice loop. There are so many good trails to explore.
Barbara A
VerifiedApril 25, 2025 • Stayed at: D033, Loop: Loop D
Campground spaces were clean, spacious and very quiet. Hiked out of the campground on a nice loop. There are so many good trails to explore.
Frank T
VerifiedApril 16, 2025 • Stayed at: D029, Loop: Loop D
Stayed in site 29. It was a little tight getting my 38 ft DP in the spot but i was able to do it. after leveling the front tires were off the ground. But had room for my toad and the site is nice. Real close to the bath house. Bath houses are clean and well done. Water is hot but there is no heat. we were there when temps were in low to mid 40s so it was an issue if you used the shower. The Campground is well maintained and sites are spacious. Its a great clean quite CG. There was a host on the property. All in all i would recommended. there were some sites that were more level than the one i picked but it was workable.
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 5, 2026
