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
Sean M
VerifiedAugust 13, 2024 • Stayed at: A039, Loop: Loop A
Great campground. Very clean with really nice facilities. Shower and restroom "houses" were large, clean and showers had hot water. Also liked the outside sink area to wash dishes. Well maintained with nice visitor's center. Park officials were knowledgeable and very helpful in giving insight into places to visit in the park. Trail system was in great condition for hiking or mountain bike riding. Plenty of gravel roads in the area to get you to spots to hike or ride. The Cumberland River overlook trail offers nice views. A visit to the twin arches is a must!
Robert W
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 • Stayed at: D014, Loop: Loop D
Sites were great. Lots of room. Well taking care of.
Robert W
VerifiedAugust 10, 2024 • Stayed at: D014, Loop: Loop D
Sites were great. Lots of room. Well taking care of.
Chico O
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: A037, Loop: Loop A
Sites had enough space between that we had privacy. Clean restrooms and even showers with hot water. Rangers we interacted were kind and helpful. The swimming pool was nice too, but limited hours and we had to pay extra small fee to use the pool. We would camp here again.
Chico O
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: A037, Loop: Loop A
Sites had enough space between that we had privacy. Clean restrooms and even showers with hot water. Rangers we interacted were kind and helpful. The swimming pool was nice too, but limited hours and we had to pay extra small fee to use the pool. We would camp here again.
Kent C
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: C006, Loop: Loop C
Easy to find with spacious camp sites. Rangers were friendly and helpful
Kent C
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: C006, Loop: Loop C
Easy to find with spacious camp sites. Rangers were friendly and helpful
Liesl L
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: A037, Loop: Loop A
This is a lovely campground. The views are standard forest views and the campsites aren't huge - at least the part that's level enough for a tent, but the spacing is good for privacy and the bathrooms are among the best I've seen in a campground. They are large and airy and well-lit with natural light, with two showers for women and another two for men. The location was quiet and peaceful.
One odd note: the campground is across the road from the visitors' center, and the two are in different time zones. My phone kept changing time zones so I found myself leaning on my old-style analog watch to keep track of the time.
Greg W
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: C020, Loop: Loop C
Enjoyed trip to Bandy Creek. Restrooms and bath houses were well kept. Park Rangers were very friendly and helpful.
Liesl L
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: A037, Loop: Loop A
This is a lovely campground. The views are standard forest views and the campsites aren't huge - at least the part that's level enough for a tent, but the spacing is good for privacy and the bathrooms are among the best I've seen in a campground. They are large and airy and well-lit with natural light, with two showers for women and another two for men. The location was quiet and peaceful.
One odd note: the campground is across the road from the visitors' center, and the two are in different time zones. My phone kept changing time zones so I found myself leaning on my old-style analog watch to keep track of the time.
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
