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
Kyle T
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: D031, Loop: Loop D
Great as always! Clean facilities, helpful staff, well maintained. Very happy!
Mahlon G
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: B001, Loop: Loop B
the river rats (park rangers ) were there needing coggins etc which i had to go back to camp TRUCK to get !! making our vac uncomfortable !!!!
Nate S
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: A047, Loop: Loop A
Bandy Creek is well-maintained. We really appreciated the dishwashing station at the bathhouse. The campsites are great - easy in, easy out.
Andrew W
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: A028, Loop: Loop A
Large and private tent sites. Clean bathrooms and showers. Great campground!
Charlie T
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: C004, Loop: Loop C
very nice campground. Good Hiking all around as well as other sites.
Robert K
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: A018, Loop: Loop A
This was a very nice campground. The plot areas for a tent were nice and flat, there is a post for a lamp and the fire ring was clean. The bathrooms were the best I have seen at a public campground. There could be improvements made on the trail signs from the campground areas.
Michael W
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: A007, Loop: Loop A
Beautiful campground. Stayed in the tent camping section. Sites were sufficiently spaced and only about 25% occupied at the end of October.
Jody S
VerifiedNovember 3, 2022 • Stayed at: A012, Loop: Loop A
Such a fantastic campground, it is one of our favorites! The bathrooms are well maintained - and what a pleasure to enjoy a warm shower after a day of hiking! I love that we were able to easily leave from our campground on our hikes, going 17 miles one day and 6 miles the next. The rangers at the visitor's center are helpful and they have some fun items for purchase to commemorate your stay.
There is a camp store but it was not opened when we tried to visit, despite the signage suggesting that it was within their operating hours, so it's unclear when the store is open. Firewood is available by the bundle, have cash for the box to pay for it.
Grace H
VerifiedNovember 2, 2022 • Stayed at: D010, Loop: Loop D
Everything went great! This campground felt very safe to be at as a solo female traveler. The bathrooms are also the nicest I've seen at a campground. They are heated, hot showers, water bottle refill station, and sink outside bathroom for washing stuff.
Beverly T
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: B010, Loop: Loop B
Have been coming to bandy creek campground for years. Feels like coming home each time we visit. Thanks for keeping the campgrounds in such good shape.
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
