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
Scott S
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: D048, Loop: Loop D
This was our first visit to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. It is a wonderful park and we look forward to returning for another visit.
We camped at Bandy Creek in Loop D. This is am excellent campground with great sites and very good restrooms. Even during this off season the Camp Store was open at the Bandy Creek visitor's center. The store is located at horse stables. You can even buy wood and ice after hours with cash or Venmo on the honor system. The firewood was excellent straight grain oak that was dry and split easy. We hiked several trails and for the most part they were all well marked. With thick leaf deposits covering parts of the trails we only got off the path a couple of times. I would download trail maps (we used Apple maps) to your phone as cell service was limited in some areas.
Terese P
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: Loop B
Big South Fork is one of my all-time favorite places
Steven R
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B
Well maintained and clean campground.
Helpful and knowledgeable ranger/naturalist.
Curtis C
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: D032, Loop: Loop D
Quite and peaceful.
Scott S
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: D048, Loop: Loop D
This was our first visit to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. It is a wonderful park and we look forward to returning for another visit.
We camped at Bandy Creek in Loop D. This is am excellent campground with great sites and very good restrooms. Even during this off season the Camp Store was open at the Bandy Creek visitor's center. The store is located at horse stables. You can even buy wood and ice after hours with cash or Venmo on the honor system. The firewood was excellent straight grain oak that was dry and split easy. We hiked several trails and for the most part they were all well marked. With thick leaf deposits covering parts of the trails we only got off the path a couple of times. I would download trail maps (we used Apple maps) to your phone as cell service was limited in some areas.
Terese P
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: Loop B
Big South Fork is one of my all-time favorite places
Steven R
VerifiedNovember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: B011, Loop: Loop B
Well maintained and clean campground.
Helpful and knowledgeable ranger/naturalist.
Patti Y
VerifiedNovember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: D037, Loop: Loop D
As always, the sites are large, bathrooms clean and roomy and other campers were kind and quiet
Kevin P
VerifiedNovember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: D049, Loop: Loop D
The campsites are great because there is plenty of room between each site. The bathrooms are clean and the endless hot water in the showers is key to survival. As always, Bandy Creek is awesome. Thanks for all of the heard work y'all do to keep it nice.
Grant E
VerifiedNovember 20, 2024 • Stayed at: A021, Loop: Loop A
Amazing park and a great stay. The campground was clean and had very nice amenities.
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
