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
Aidan B
VerifiedSeptember 18, 2022 • Stayed at: A012, Loop: Loop A
Clean campsite, easy access to bathroom and showers, and clear mapping for hikes and other attractions. We happened to go during the annual storytelling event and that was enjoyable to attend. Only downside was a noisy neighbor that we eventually talked to and they did quiet down. Never know if drunk neighbors will be easy to deal with so it would be nice to have a way to contact rangers after hours to deal with potential problems.
Regina G
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: A040, Loop: Loop A
My favorite place. Spacious sites, super clean bathrooms every single day, excellent facilities, fun hikes, great vegetation. I have camped always on A area, and absolutely love it; either alone or with company, I always feel safe there, remote in a comfortable manner. Totally the best! The gift shop also has helpful and friendly staff, and cool things. Nice hikes outside of the campground also within a few minutes!
Jason N
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: A030, Loop: Loop A
Great campground. The facilities were very nice and clean. Sites are well laid out. I would visit again.
Amelia A
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: D033, Loop: Loop D
it would have been nice for the camp store to have been open for minor essentials. Otherwise, a beautiful campground.
Don R
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2022 • Stayed at: D042, Loop: Loop D
Always a good time here.
Corey E
VerifiedAugust 27, 2022 • Stayed at: B003, Loop: Loop B
The property is well maintained and the staff was helpful and responsive.
Emily N
VerifiedAugust 22, 2022 • Stayed at: A043, Loop: Loop A
Clean/large sites. Nice tree cover. Bathrooms were the cleanest I had ever experienced at a campground.
Edward Z
August 12, 2022
BSF is awesome! The back country has magnificent rock formations everywhere. I have through hiked the park twice and been on maybe 100+ trips to the area. We host an event for about 50 to 100 of our closest friends and family every year in the group camp area. The facilities are the cleanest and best maintained I have seen in any park. Thank you BSF Staff!
Donald G
VerifiedAugust 11, 2022 • Stayed at: D011, Loop: Loop D
I don’t understand why there’s so few people there in the park when the park has such outstanding features but I don’t mind having the place to myself,
Jeffrey D R
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: C030, Loop: Loop C
went just to relax and get some hiking in. Hiked the Litton Farm loop and then down to the river. both were great and felt good after. Did see a bear which was cool and stood near a tree to watch for a bit.
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
