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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
Carl C
VerifiedMay 13, 2023 • Stayed at: D012, Loop: Loop D
Bandy Creek in Big South Fork is my favorite campground in the midwest to visit. Love the camp sites and the trails.
Jonathan S
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: B004, Loop: Loop B
So many positive s about this park. I could stay for weeks and not leave. So many trails for foot, bike or horse. Quiet peaceful place. Weather was perfect in mid April.
Alan P
VerifiedMay 6, 2023 • Stayed at: D040, Loop: Loop D
Beautiful park, wonderfully quiet, far enough away from everything but close enough to get to anything you might need. Loved it and would look forward to returning.
Bryn T
VerifiedMay 6, 2023 • Stayed at: A037, Loop: Loop A
Place is immaculate - bathrooms were spotless as were the entire campgrounds. Hot water for washing dishes was a bonus as was the heated bathrooms with hot showers. Will definitely come back in the future.
William C
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: C015, Loop: Loop C
Great experience
Kevin R
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: D014, Loop: Loop D
Loved everything about the park. Excellent campground, awesome scenery and rock formations, helpful staff! Looking forward to returning.
SHERYL J
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: D012, Loop: Loop D
The campground was amazing. Everything was clean. Our only issue was the lack of Wi-Fi.
David S
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: D049, Loop: Loop D
We were super impressed by the cleanliness of the shower/toilet facilities.
The ranger staff were very helpful.
The park was being well attended to while there. The whole experience was outstanding.
Yahoo falls is a must see.
Stephen B
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: C023, Loop: Loop C
A very beautiful campground. Clean and very roomy restrooms, each rest room building also comes with a spacious dishwashing station. Sites are leveled and well shaded. Staff at visitor center are super helpful. Good WiFi at the visitor center. Phone signals are good enough to make calls and texts at campground. Great hiking trails nearby!
Tracy B
VerifiedMay 1, 2023 • Stayed at: C006, Loop: Loop C
Campsites are spacious and have privacy between each one. The bathhouses are especially clean with LOADS of hot water and great water pressure! The camp store and visitor center are a BONUS and we enjoyed spending time learning about the area from the park ranger! The hike to the Twin Arches was a highlight -- absolutely gorgeous. We will go back!
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
