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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
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.
Thomas B
VerifiedOctober 15, 2023 • Stayed at: C016, Loop: Loop C
The campground, campsite, and bathhouses were great. I only wish there were more trees closer to the tent pad. I use them to tie up a dining fly but there were none available. The park staff and rangers were excellent too!!!
Terry T
VerifiedOctober 15, 2023 • Stayed at: A008, Loop: Loop A
We camp a lot, maybe 20+ times per year. We’ve been to every park in the state at some point, and this may have been our best experience yet. Yes, the weather was perfect for early fall, so that always helps, but the facilities were great, park was clean with so much to do, and the staff was awesome. We’ve also stayed at Blue Heron and had similar experiences but this was tops!
Megan M
VerifiedOctober 15, 2023 • Stayed at: A044, Loop: Loop A
Great place!!!
Tom M
VerifiedOctober 15, 2023 • Stayed at: C019, Loop: Loop C
.great park, employees in visitor center very helpful. Bathrooms very clean.
Kenneth T
VerifiedOctober 14, 2023 • Stayed at: A039, Loop: Loop A
This is one of the nicest places to visit. Beautiful camping and hiking. Mountain biking looks to be promising as well. Our visit was primarily for backpacking, but will be back with bikes. The workers at Bandy Creek campground and visitors center were the best.
gary s
VerifiedOctober 12, 2023 • Stayed at: A035, Loop: Loop A
Restrooms/showers are very clean person now that I met at friendly
Steve P
VerifiedOctober 11, 2023 • Stayed at: D033, Loop: Loop D
Well maintained campground. Bathrooms very clean.
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
