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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 (1074)
What Guests Are Saying
Bandy Creek Campground is highly praised for its spacious campsites, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities, including bathhouses and hiking trails. Families appreciate the variety of activities for children and the friendly, helpful staff. While the campground offers a peaceful atmosphere, some visitors noted a need for better cell service and more frequent pool access.
What Guests Are Saying
Bandy Creek Campground is highly praised for its spacious campsites, cleanliness, and well-maintained facilities, including bathhouses and hiking trails. Families appreciate the variety of activities for children and the friendly, helpful staff. While the campground offers a peaceful atmosphere, some visitors noted a need for better cell service and more frequent pool access.
Review Summary
David M
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: D024, Loop: Loop D
Plenty of choices especially during the week. Cell coverage minimal and spotty especially as a hotspot but you can get it to work. Thick with woodland birds and world class beauty everywhere.
David M
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: D024, Loop: Loop D
Plenty of choices especially during the week. Cell coverage minimal and spotty especially as a hotspot but you can get it to work. Thick with woodland birds and world class beauty everywhere.
CAROL G
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: D009, Loop: Loop D
Beautiful campground with nice big sites. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained . The garbage was emptied in a regular basis. Miles of great hiking trails with wonderful scenery. Love that there is a swimming pool there. The buildings for the visitor center and camp store are very nice. I highly recommend this park.
CAROL G
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: D009, Loop: Loop D
Beautiful campground with nice big sites. The bathrooms were clean and well maintained . The garbage was emptied in a regular basis. Miles of great hiking trails with wonderful scenery. Love that there is a swimming pool there. The buildings for the visitor center and camp store are very nice. I highly recommend this park.
Lorie R
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
Fantastic experience.
Bandy Creek campgrounds are extremely clean and well monitored.
Bathhouses are clean.
Absolutely will be going back.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Brian B
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: D014, Loop: Loop D
Great hiking trails. Campsites or easily accessible and have privacy.
Lorie R
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B006, Loop: Loop B
Fantastic experience.
Bandy Creek campgrounds are extremely clean and well monitored.
Bathhouses are clean.
Absolutely will be going back.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Brian B
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: D014, Loop: Loop D
Great hiking trails. Campsites or easily accessible and have privacy.
Kayla D
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: D038, Loop: Loop D
Bandy Creek was one of the best campgrounds I’ve stayed at! The bathrooms were a great size and always very clean, as were the campsites. Gorgeous area to visit! My family and I will definitely be back!
Kayla D
VerifiedJune 13, 2025 • Stayed at: D038, Loop: Loop D
Bandy Creek was one of the best campgrounds I’ve stayed at! The bathrooms were a great size and always very clean, as were the campsites. Gorgeous area to visit! My family and I will definitely be 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.
Elevation: 484 feet
16 mi drive to downtown Oneida (about 28 min)
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: September 12, 2026
