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
Connor L
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: Loop B
The campground itself was nice and everyone was super friendly.
Watch out for snakes though! I got bitten by a Cotten mouth snake on my way to the showers walking at the street. I had to be taken to the hospital in an ambulance which caused me to have to cancel the remainder of my planned trip which was about 8 other campgrounds. My biggest gripe with recreation.gov is that they charged me a cancellation fee for each campground even after I got bitten by a snake on their (Bandy Creek) campground and for some nights no refund at all.
We saw lots of warnings about bears but barely any for snakes. The night before a 5-year old got bit by a snake at the same campground as well.
Mark J
VerifiedJuly 24, 2023 • Stayed at: D038, Loop: Loop D
I really enjoy this campground. The entire site was as close to garbage free as any site we go to. Excellent and clean bath houses.
Pless S
VerifiedJuly 22, 2023 • Stayed at: D013, Loop: Loop D
Very good vacation
Ian F
VerifiedJuly 19, 2023 • Stayed at: A035, Loop: Loop A
Awesome place to stay. They provide a bear box to store food. The tent pad is moss/packed gravel. The picnic table could use a cleaning or replacement of the boards. Seems like all of them are like that, except for the handicapped sites which have very nice table tops. This site is right next to the bathhouse which is cleaned often. A water pump is on both ends of the bathhouse. There is a nice camp store, and pool.
Cynthia S
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: Loop B
If you like hiking, mountain biking, or horseback riding, this is your place! So many trails to choose from with fantastic views and scenery.
There is also fishing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing (for experienced paddlers!). The beautiful pool is open on weekends, if you are not into creeks. Enough wildlife to make a hunter drool. This bear country, so plan accordingly. Tent sites have food safe boxes on them.
Todd H
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: B002, Loop: Loop B
This place is a gem!
The mountain bike trails are incredible!
Grand Gap and John Muir trails are great!
Looking forward to returning:)
Brian M
VerifiedJune 26, 2023 • Stayed at: D039, Loop: Loop D
Other than loud neighbors late into the night, everything was great.
Amy A
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: D039, Loop: Loop D
Our family had a great experience at Bandy Creek Campground. It's in a beautiful area with a lot of activities, the campground is very clean, the sites are large and well laid out, everyone was kind, the pool is in great condition, and the bathhouse is clean.
We stayed as a two site group with a mix of tents and an RV. The sites accommodated the tents and RV perfectly. Flat, paved, and food storage boxes.
There is so much to do in this area, we've been here twice and feel as though we haven't even begun to discover all it has to offer. We can't wait to come back!
Rick M
VerifiedJune 23, 2023 • Stayed at: C024, Loop: Loop C
Swimming pool not open to campers during the week bad for retirees camping weekdays . Constant sound of lawnmowers 8 hours a day every day I was there . Campsite excellent !
Ed B
VerifiedJune 20, 2023 • Stayed at: D041, Loop: Loop D
A very nice campground especally for those who like to hike
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
