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
Grady G
VerifiedOctober 31, 2023 • Stayed at: D020, Loop: Loop D
This park is probably the best kept park in the national park system.
Earl P
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: C032, Loop: Loop C
Beautiful and quite place to camp
Cassandra S
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: A047, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful campground with easy access to hiking trails. Bathrooms are clean and well maintained. Free hot showers plus an outdoor sink to do dishes. Food storage lockers at every site. Would stay again
Roger D
VerifiedOctober 28, 2023 • Stayed at: C023, Loop: Loop C
Hiking is excellent great views this time of year, campground Facilities were excellent ,showers, and bathrooms We’re very clean. We like the remoteness of this campground for our camping experiences.
James H
VerifiedOctober 23, 2023 • Stayed at: D041, Loop: Loop D
We were very impressed with how clean the campground was and the size of the sites. There are so many things to see and do in the area, great hiking.
Steven S
VerifiedOctober 22, 2023 • Stayed at: A040, Loop: Loop A
Our stay at Bandy Creek was lovely! Site A40 was tucked in the back where we felt that we had some privacy yet were close enough to the bathrooms that it was an easy walk. We had easy driving access to hiking (including just past the visitor's center) and the store had wood and ice. The camping pads were spacious enough where you could set up multiple tents, though we only set up one.
Richard E
VerifiedOctober 21, 2023 • Stayed at: D018, Loop: Loop D
Perfect set up with everything we needed nearby. Clean operations too!!!
John E
VerifiedOctober 21, 2023 • Stayed at: C020, Loop: Loop C
We had a wonderful time at this campground! Very clean, hot showers! Also so close to so many great trails!
Jeffrey L
VerifiedOctober 20, 2023 • Stayed at: C021, Loop: Loop C
Nice small campground with lots to see in the area. Not good for larger RVs. 30 amp only. Black top sites with large gravel patio area. Picnic tables and bear boxes at each site. Water at sites also. Playground for the kids. Roads are curvy and narrow to campground.
Bryan D
VerifiedOctober 19, 2023 • Stayed at: C016, Loop: Loop C
Wonderful place to camp. I loved how clean everything was and how friendly the staff were. The area itself is worth any drive. We loved hiking and biking this beautiful place. I also loved how not crowed the campground so don't read this review and stay away from this campground so I can keep it all to myself. I will be returning every year, multiple times a year.
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
