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Bandy Creek Campground

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Tennessee

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As of October 2026, Bandy Creek Campground is a campground in Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Tennessee with 144 campsites. Bandy Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Bandy Creek Campground is located at 36.4889° N, 84.6976° W.

people allowed on 142 of 144 sites: 6
people allowed on the largest site: 114

Bandy Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (93 sites)Oct 2 (48 sites)

93 sites open on Oct 1 at Bandy Creek Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 04:00 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Maximum stay: 30 days

Published by Recreation.gov for Bandy Creek Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Bandy Creek Campground

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Standard 105
Tent 37
Group 2
Accessible 7
Hookups 95

What an RV fits

25–29 ft5 sites
30–34 ft4 sites
35–39 ft9 sites
40–44 ft20 sites
45–49 ft25 sites
50–54 ft22 sites
55–59 ft9 sites
60–64 ft5 sites
65–69 ft1 site
70–74 ft2 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, swimming, hiking, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Bandy Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
E1	Group Sites	Group	114	60 ft	-	Accessible
E2	Group Sites	Group	96	60 ft	-	-
A003	Loop A	Standard	6	51 ft	-	-
A004	Loop A	Standard	6	50 ft	-	-
A005	Loop A	Standard	6	36 ft	-	-
A006	Loop A	Standard	6	48 ft	-	-
A007	Loop A	Standard	6	45 ft	-	-
A008	Loop A	Standard	6	43 ft	-	-
A009	Loop A	Standard	6	49 ft	-	-
A010	Loop A	Standard	6	36 ft	-	-
A011	Loop A	Standard	6	30 ft	-	-
A012	Loop A	Standard	6	46 ft	-	-
A013	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A014	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	Accessible
A015	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A016	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A017	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A018	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A019	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A020	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A021	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A022	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A023	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A024	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A025	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A026	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A027	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A028	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A029	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A030	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A031	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A032	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	Accessible
A033	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A034	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A035	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A036	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A037	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A038	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A039	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A040	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A041	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A042	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A043	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A044	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A045	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A046	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A047	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A048	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
A049	Loop A	Tent	6	-	-	-
B001	Loop B	Standard	6	46 ft	Electric, Water	-
B002	Loop B	Standard	6	44 ft	Electric, Water	-
B003	Loop B	Standard	6	43 ft	Electric, Water	-
B004	Loop B	Standard	6	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
B005	Loop B	Standard	6	37 ft	Electric, Water	-
B006	Loop B	Standard	6	52 ft	Electric, Water	-
B007	Loop B	Standard	6	58 ft	Electric, Water	-
B008	Loop B	Standard	6	59 ft	Electric, Water	-
B009	Loop B	Standard	6	48 ft	Electric, Water	-
B010	Loop B	Standard	6	28 ft	Electric, Water	-
B011	Loop B	Standard	6	48 ft	Electric, Water	-
B012	Loop B	Standard	6	42 ft	Electric, Water	-
B013	Loop B	Standard	6	49 ft	Electric, Water	-
B014	Loop B	Standard	6	53 ft	Electric, Water	-
C003	Loop C	Standard	6	44 ft	Electric, Water	-
C004	Loop C	Standard	6	44 ft	Electric, Water	-
C005	Loop C	Standard	6	46 ft	Electric, Water	-
C006	Loop C	Standard	6	49 ft	Electric, Water	-
C007	Loop C	Standard	6	56 ft	Electric, Water	-
C008	Loop C	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
C009	Loop C	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
C010	Loop C	Standard	6	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
C011	Loop C	Standard	6	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
C012	Loop C	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
C013	Loop C	Standard	6	43 ft	Electric, Water	-
C014	Loop C	Standard	6	39 ft	Electric, Water	-
C015	Loop C	Standard	6	27 ft	Electric, Water	-
C016	Loop C	Standard	6	25 ft	Electric, Water	-
C017	Loop C	Standard	6	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
C018	Loop C	Standard	6	54 ft	Electric, Water	-
C019	Loop C	Standard	6	47 ft	Electric, Water	-
C020	Loop C	Standard	6	39 ft	Electric, Water	-
C021	Loop C	Standard	6	56 ft	Electric, Water	-
C022	Loop C	Standard	6	41 ft	Electric, Water	-
C023	Loop C	Standard	6	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
C024	Loop C	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
C025	Loop C	Standard	6	51 ft	Electric, Water	-
C026	Loop C	Standard	6	48 ft	Electric, Water	-
C027	Loop C	Standard	6	47 ft	Electric, Water	-
C028	Loop C	Standard	6	41 ft	Electric, Water	-
C029	Loop C	Standard	6	46 ft	Electric, Water	-
C030	Loop C	Standard	6	47 ft	Electric, Water	-
C031	Loop C	Standard	6	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
C032	Loop C	Standard	6	-	Electric, Water	-
D001	Loop D	Standard	6	56 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
D002	Loop D	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
D003	Loop D	Standard	6	52 ft	Electric, Water	-
D004	Loop D	Standard	6	52 ft	Electric, Water	-
D005	Loop D	Standard	6	42 ft	Electric, Water	-
D006	Loop D	Standard	6	43 ft	Electric, Water	-
D008	Loop D	Standard	6	57 ft	Electric, Water	-
D009	Loop D	Standard	6	54 ft	Electric, Water	-
D010	Loop D	Standard	6	56 ft	Electric, Water	-
D011	Loop D	Standard	6	-	Electric, Water	-
D012	Loop D	Standard	6	51 ft	Electric, Water	-
D013	Loop D	Standard	6	46 ft	Electric, Water	-
D014	Loop D	Standard	6	55 ft	Electric, Water	-
D015	Loop D	Standard	6	51 ft	Electric, Water	-
D016	Loop D	Standard	6	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
D017	Loop D	Standard	6	58 ft	Electric, Water	-
D018	Loop D	Standard	6	49 ft	Electric, Water	-
D019	Loop D	Standard	6	44 ft	Electric, Water	-
D020	Loop D	Standard	6	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
D021	Loop D	Standard	6	52 ft	Electric, Water	-
D022	Loop D	Standard	6	25 ft	Electric, Water	-
D023	Loop D	Standard	6	47 ft	Electric, Water	-
D024	Loop D	Standard	6	52 ft	Electric, Water	-
D025	Loop D	Standard	6	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
D026	Loop D	Standard	6	49 ft	Electric, Water	-
D027	Loop D	Standard	6	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
D028	Loop D	Standard	6	43 ft	Electric, Water	-
D029	Loop D	Standard	6	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
D030	Loop D	Standard	6	33 ft	Electric, Water	-
D031	Loop D	Standard	6	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
D032	Loop D	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
D033	Loop D	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
D034	Loop D	Standard	6	47 ft	Electric, Water	-
D035	Loop D	Standard	6	-	Electric, Water	-
D036	Loop D	Standard	6	39 ft	Electric, Water	-
D037	Loop D	Standard	6	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
D038	Loop D	Standard	6	25 ft	Electric, Water	-
D039	Loop D	Standard	6	-	Electric, Water	-
D040	Loop D	Standard	6	73 ft	Electric, Water	-
D041	Loop D	Standard	6	42 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
D042	Loop D	Standard	6	42 ft	Electric, Water	-
D043	Loop D	Standard	6	41 ft	Electric, Water	-
D044	Loop D	Standard	6	54 ft	Electric, Water	-
D045	Loop D	Standard	6	38 ft	Electric, Water	-
D046	Loop D	Standard	6	47 ft	Electric, Water	-
D047	Loop D	Standard	6	-	Electric, Water	-
D048	Loop D	Standard	6	65 ft	Electric, Water	-
D049	Loop D	Standard	6	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
D050	Loop D	Standard	6	49 ft	Electric, Water	-
D051	Loop D	Standard	6	40 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible
D052	Loop D	Standard	6	73 ft	Electric, Water	Accessible

About Bandy Creek Campground

Overview

Bandy Creek is a spacious and modern campground, situated in The Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area--a vast and scenic expanse of land that offers visitors countless recreational activities.

Recreation

Numerous trails snake through the Recreation Area, offering mountain biking, hiking and horseback riding for visitors.

A swimming pool, along with on-site volleyball court, playgrounds and ball fields, make Bandy Creek an ideal spot for families.

The main river of the Big South Fork is also a short drive away, offering fishing opportunities.

Facilities

Bandy Creek combines the experience of traditional woods camping with the modern conveniences of flush toilets, hot showers and electric hookups. Sites can accommodate groups and both RV and tent camping.

The campsites are spacious and provide picnic areas and plenty of shade.

Natural Features

The Big South Fork is located in north central Tennessee and southeastern Kentucky in some of the most rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau. The park encompasses approximately 125,000 acres including rocky gorges and forested plateaus.

Numerous pristine streams unite with the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. Over thousands of years, ceaselessly moving water has carved the sandstone of the plateau into impressive cliffs, arches and chimneys, which are found throughout the park.

Nearby Attractions

Located just under 20 miles from Bandy Creek is the Blue Heron Mine, also known as Mine 18, a historic abandoned mining town that has been rebuilt as an outdoor museum. Visitors can hear audio presentations from actual people who lived in the community in the 1950s.

Rules and notices at Bandy Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Bandy Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Important Travel Advisory for Visitors to Bandy Creek Campground

If you are traveling from Oneida, TN to Bandy Creek Campground via Highway 297, please be aware that this route includes a 13% downhill grade and winding curves as it descends into the gorge and crosses the Big South Fork River. This section of the highway can be especially challenging for large vehicles, RVs, and those towing trailers.

Use caution, reduce speed, and shift to a lower gear before beginning the descent. If you are not comfortable with steep grades and sharp curves, consider an alternate route via Highway 154 to Bandy Creek Road.

Black bears and other wildlife frequent this campground. Please keep in mind that “food” to a bear includes any item with a scent, regardless of packaging. This may consist of items that you do not consider food, such as canned goods, horse feed, bottles, drinks, soaps, cosmetics, toiletries, trash, ice chests (even when empty), and unwashed items used for preparing or eating meals. All these items must be stored properly.

--Secure coolers, grills, cooking utensils, horse feed, any food not in use, and anything with food odors inside the locked compartment of a vehicle or trailer or a bear proof storage locker if available. Food storage lockers each measure approximately 29" deep x 38" wide x 43" tall.

--Wipe off picnic tables and grills. Properly discard aluminum foil used for cooking.

--Avoid burning garbage in fire rings because it will leave behind grease and food scraps.

--Always discard all garbage in wildlife proof trash cans or dumpsters. Keep a clean campsite.

--Do not hang garbage from lantern poles.

Following these guidelines will keep you from getting your property confiscated from your campsite.

We appreciate your cooperation.

Reservations for horse stalls must be made by calling (865) 696-5611 or online at www.bandycreekbsfstables.com. They are not included in the campground reservations.

This is a hazardous tree area and branches may fall at any time; use caution when selecting a place to camp.

A Tennessee or Kentucky fishing license is required to fish in the main river of the Big South Fork.

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

Any group larger than 25 persons wishing to participate in any activity in the park in which members of the group will depart from an established road and/or parking area must first obtain a permit for such activity. More information can be found online at www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/special-use-permits.htm .

The Bandy Creek Swimming Pool is open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. Find more information here https://www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/bandy-creek-swimming-pool.htm

Please be advised that an approved Permit or Authorization by the superintendent is required before providing business services within Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This includes services such as RV or tent delivery and setup, firewood sales and delivery, shuttle and transportation services, guided hikes, guided floats, and similar activities.

To apply for a permit, please visit our website at www.nps.gov/biso and navigate to the "Doing Business With the Park" section. There you will find application forms, instructions, and contact information.

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Bandy Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Bandy Creek Campground?

Bandy Creek Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Bandy Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Bandy Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Bandy Creek Campground have?

Bandy Creek Campground has 144 campsites.