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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
Rates, Sites & Availability
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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
Blair D
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: D044, Loop: Loop D
We had an excellent time at Bandy Creek!
Really enjoyed the archeology ranger talk. My daughter completed the Junior Ranger program and we hiked the Twin Arches Loop. All rangers were friendly and helpful. The campsites were as described and clean.
5 stars
Blair D
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2024 • Stayed at: D044, Loop: Loop D
We had an excellent time at Bandy Creek!
Really enjoyed the archeology ranger talk. My daughter completed the Junior Ranger program and we hiked the Twin Arches Loop. All rangers were friendly and helpful. The campsites were as described and clean.
5 stars
Jyh-Shin C
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: D043, Loop: Loop D
Spacious campsite. Clean and relative new bathrooms.
Jyh-Shin C
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2024 • Stayed at: D043, Loop: Loop D
Spacious campsite. Clean and relative new bathrooms.
Jason W
VerifiedFebruary 11, 2024 • Stayed at: D044, Loop: Loop D
Bandy Creek is an excellent campground! We go every February for an annual guys trip with my son, father-in-law and brother-in-law. The sites are great and the bathrooms are some of the cleanest campground bathrooms I've ever experienced.
William W
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2024 • Stayed at: D033, Loop: Loop D
Outstanding
William W
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2024 • Stayed at: D033, Loop: Loop D
Outstanding
Cody C
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2024 • Stayed at: D005, Loop: Loop D
Excellent campground, incredible staff and Rangers, great sites!
Cody C
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2024 • Stayed at: D005, Loop: Loop D
Excellent campground, incredible staff and Rangers, great sites!
Eric G
VerifiedJanuary 5, 2024 • Stayed at: D014, Loop: Loop D
The last time I went on December 28-29 D14 was the place I reserved the electric breaker for the 30 amp service wouldn’t work luckily D16 was vacant so I had to use it for my power supply the facility for bathrooms and showers was closed. Really do like the place it’s very clean and I stay at the campground while I deer hunt!
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
