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
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
Steve A
VerifiedNovember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: D019, Loop: Loop D
Road from the east was treacherous. Sites not close to level and most too short for even a medium RV.
Carla M
VerifiedOctober 31, 2022 • Stayed at: D041, Loop: Loop D
Bandy Creek Campground has been one of our favorite campgrounds for over 25 years. The bathrooms are clean, the staff are always friendly and helpful. There are almost always plenty of level camping spots to choose from, including a pull-through buddy spot. The hiking and horseback riding trails are awesomely beautiful.
stephen M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: A046, Loop: Loop A
Great facilities, clean, nice spaces. Table was a bit aged and dirty but otherwise excellent
Lettie W
VerifiedOctober 28, 2022 • Stayed at: D005, Loop: Loop D
We had a wonderful time with our hiking club group at the park. But using this park was new to us and we were very disappointed with the interaction we had with park employees. When we first arrived, we went to the visitor's center. Because we had not been able to complete online reservations for a campsite with electrical hookups (we knew there were vacancies available), we asked for assistance direction to find what we might need. My husband was told there were no campsites with electrical hook-ups and no attempt made to offer assistance. Someone from out group campsite helped us find and go to the entry office for sites close to our group site. The gentleman manning the booth told us we would have to stand there in the parking area and place our reservations with our phone in order to book one of their many empty sites. After being bumped off the registration process numerous times, we finally booked a site, but only for 3 nights, not the four we were attempting to reserve. Sooo, after realizing how unwelcoming and unhelpful campground personnel were, we decided to only stay the 3 nights we had managed to reserve. And, of course, determined not to stay or recommend the campground in the future. It is a beautiful area and losing our "business" will be no great loss, but thank you for an opportunity to share our experience .
Diane C
VerifiedOctober 28, 2022 • Stayed at: C008, Loop: Loop C
I would like for someone to tell me why the park spent thousands of dollars repaving the campground and did not extent the pavement to include the side of the road where larger vehicles/campers obviously have to be off the pavement to go around a curve. Not only that, but because of the new asphalt over the old, the drop off from the pavement can cause the vehicle to drag, potentially causing damage.
The campground is old and does not accommodate large vehicles very well, but this would have been a simple improvement if it had been made at the time the repaving was done.
If anyone can provide feedback I would appreciate it, but as usual, I think surveys go into a black hole.
RICHARD L
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: C013, Loop: Loop C
Excellent camping facility. Making the reservation was a bit tricky,... trying to reserve two sites... it took some doing. However, we later canceled one of the sites and the camp manager was helpful.
William B
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: D037, Loop: Loop D
The day hikes are great. And the stars at night amazing.
Andrea W
VerifiedOctober 26, 2022 • Stayed at: B008, Loop: Loop B
Bandy Creek is always a wonderful place to camp. The campground is clean, well maintained, and very quiet!
Janet W
VerifiedOctober 26, 2022 • Stayed at: D049, Loop: Loop D
The employees at the visitor center were very helpful with our request for maps for hiking trails. There were some excellent trails and we’re hoping to come back to get to the ones we missed. The restrooms/bathhouses were clean and well supplied. We had a cold visit, so they were warm, too.
Gina D
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: D009, Loop: Loop D
We have been visiting Bandy Creek campground for over 20 years. It is our favorite place to bring our horses and camp. The campsites and the bath houses are always clean. The rangers are very polite and welcome suggestions or repair requests. We will continue to visit for a long time to come.
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