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
James S
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: D012, Loop: Loop D
Very nice campground. quiet, peaceful and tranquil. Lots of hiking opportunities as well as a pool. Nice camp store with great fire wood at a very affordable rate.
Rose W
VerifiedMay 7, 2024 • Stayed at: A038, Loop: Loop A
When I arrived at Bandy Creek I was amazed at how clean everything was. The campsites, the grounds, and especially the BATHROOMS! These are the cleanest, largest bathroom and shower houses I have seen in a very long time. It was quiet and the spots were large.
Rose W
VerifiedMay 7, 2024 • Stayed at: A038, Loop: Loop A
When I arrived at Bandy Creek I was amazed at how clean everything was. The campsites, the grounds, and especially the BATHROOMS! These are the cleanest, largest bathroom and shower houses I have seen in a very long time. It was quiet and the spots were large.
Donna T
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: D050, Loop: Loop D
Beautiful area; well maintained campground.
Donna T
VerifiedMay 6, 2024 • Stayed at: D050, Loop: Loop D
Beautiful area; well maintained campground.
Deborah S
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
Very nice campground, thoughtfully designed with large sites and a fair amount of privacy. The restrooms are clean and modern.
The staff, from the volunteer camp hosts to the professional rangers were great. My husband took a fall out on the trail and needed help. The rangers were professional but friendly and several cared enough to ask about how he was doing the next day.
Finally this is the most dog friendly National Park I’ve ever visited. Charlie our golden retriever would give it two thumbs up—if he had thumbs. He made many friends among the rangers. I should add for the non dog people that all the canine campers I saw were well behaved and so were their humans.
Blake H
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: D022, Loop: Loop D
Campsite was easy to maneuver, clean, and well-spaced from other sites. The picture of the site on the app was actually of the campsite next to us (21), however, I do not believe that changed our experience, just something to know. Showers and bathrooms were clean, water was hot, and the campgrounds overall are fantastic and fun to explore with miles of trails and gravel roads easily accessible from the grounds.
Deborah S
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
Very nice campground, thoughtfully designed with large sites and a fair amount of privacy. The restrooms are clean and modern.
The staff, from the volunteer camp hosts to the professional rangers were great. My husband took a fall out on the trail and needed help. The rangers were professional but friendly and several cared enough to ask about how he was doing the next day.
Finally this is the most dog friendly National Park I’ve ever visited. Charlie our golden retriever would give it two thumbs up—if he had thumbs. He made many friends among the rangers. I should add for the non dog people that all the canine campers I saw were well behaved and so were their humans.
Blake H
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: D022, Loop: Loop D
Campsite was easy to maneuver, clean, and well-spaced from other sites. The picture of the site on the app was actually of the campsite next to us (21), however, I do not believe that changed our experience, just something to know. Showers and bathrooms were clean, water was hot, and the campgrounds overall are fantastic and fun to explore with miles of trails and gravel roads easily accessible from the grounds.
Victoria L
VerifiedMay 4, 2024 • Stayed at: A038, Loop: Loop A
I love camping here! Every sight is fairly secluded and its such a big campground, there's plenty of room to spread out. The bath houses are always in pristine condition. I love how dark it gets as the lights are kept low at night. Perfect for star gazing.
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
