Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area$20
Bandy Creek
Total sites: 146
Available Today: 46 FF*
Available this Weekend: 50
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 46 FF*
Available this Weekend: 50
Booking Window: 6 months
1,562 ft
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Bandy Creek Campground, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, TN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Bandy Creek Campground is part of Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area in Tennessee (1 hr 31 min northwest of Knoxville, TN) with an elevation of 1,562 feet. Bandy Creek Campground is rated 4.7 stars from 547 reviews. There are a total of 146 campsites including 37 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 109 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 73 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 95 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $140.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, accessible, playground, swimming, restroom, trash dumpster, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (656)
4.7 out of 5
| 5 star | 75% | |
| 4 star | 17% | |
| 3 star | 3% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@JAMESS8693241 · Camped on Dec 1, 2025 at Campsite #D44
Beautiful campground. Hot showers and warm bathroom make winter camping more fun. Very friendly and health camp host and park service employees. Hiking trails and attractions like overlooks and natural arches will bring me back.
@KaitlynnBA3002 · Camped on Nov 28, 2025 at Campsite #A38
The campground was nice and maintained! We really enjoyed out experience and cannot wait to come again! The bathrooms were heated and had showers. We went and hiked at big south fork and had a ball and saw some bears!
@JoshuaD1654006 · Camped on Nov 23, 2025 at Campsite #A9
Great park, stayed one night while traveling through the area. Park was empty on a Sunday night in November. It was cold but restrooms were clean and warm.
@AdamC4960911 · Camped on Nov 23, 2025 at Campsite #C3
Nice campground. we camped at site 3 loop C with our RV. Bath house was nice with plenty of water pressure. Water and electric at the site. Sewer required a trip to the dump site. Best part was that it was a great base camp to enjoy the park and hiking. Highly recommend Angel Falls
@RichardJ844521 · Camped on Nov 19, 2025 at Campsite #E2
The E2 group site was absolutely amazing on its own not even counting the insane value for money. The pavillion was beautiful, the bathrooms were clean and perfect, the group fire pit was awesome, and the individual sites were just right for all of the different equipment types we brought in our group. If we could've stayed in the area longer I would've loved to extend our stay, but I will come back. Definitely the best NPS experience I've had, and one of the best camping experiences overall.
@BrentR3188540 · Camped on Nov 17, 2025 at Campsite #A38
Excellent facilities. Dark, quiet, peaceful.
@RoseM3703785 · Camped on Nov 16, 2025 at Campsite #D40
The campground was clean, quiet, and so welcoming. Excellent from start to finish, top to bottom!
@StefanieC3C1A8 · Camped on Nov 14, 2025 at Campsite #A39
We had such a great stay at Bandy Creek! Our site was perfect, the bathhouse was clean and convenient, and the location made it easy to jump right into some amazing hiking trails - Twin Arches is a MUST!
@JessicaG555444 · Camped on Nov 13, 2025 at Campsite #A33
Very nice campground! Clean, hot showers, and a large enough bear box!
@HoytC199EACDF1 · Camped on Nov 13, 2025 at Campsite #D48
This time of year, theres very few people camping at Bandy Creek campground! Its very quiet and peaceful. The folks who are there know about the area and the many sights that are still open for visitors. It was a relaxing week!
@MasonR21386022 · Camped on Nov 8, 2025 at Campsite #A40
Campsite was nice, plenty of room for tents and gear.
@TedM2568069 · Camped on Nov 7, 2025 at Campsite #E2
The group sites are a great space. Nice big fireplace in the shelter and clean bath house. Always a great time. lots of great hiking in the area
@PatrickA432209 · Camped on Nov 7, 2025 at Campsite #D21
The campground was fantastic! The sites were spaced out and private due to the trees and bushes in between each site. The bathouses were clean and well maintained. We will be visiting again.
@JayM1341230 · Camped on Nov 5, 2025 at Campsite #A30
It was closed. Hoped it would open but made arrangements at Kentucky state park instead.
@LeRoyK4C63821E · Camped on Nov 2, 2025 at Campsite #C3
Loved the area. Campground was really nice. Camp sites had hard pads, fire pits, and picnic tables. Bathhouse was clean and and maintained.
@AuroraR288AD7D · Camped on Nov 2, 2025 at Campsite #B10
Great Campground. Well organized and great facilities. Love the hiking on well maintain trails. Camp store was well stocked.
@Stephanie78890 · Camped on Oct 30, 2025 at Campsite #B13
Love Bandy Creek. Is a wonderful place to relax, hike and share the beauties with Friends.
@DevinR9953216 · Camped on Oct 30, 2025 at Campsite #A29
Very nice, clean campground close to tons of hiking. The heated bathhouse was amazing on chilly evenings and mornings. Site A29 was a good but a little too close to the site to the north (A30). Still an awesome stay
@EddieR2421557 · Camped on Oct 29, 2025 at Campsite #C8
Absolutely Beautiful !!! Hiking trails were awesome!!! A must for any camper, especially for horseback riders.
@SandyC7620818 · Camped on Oct 29, 2025 at Campsite #D34
Bandy Creek is one of our favorite places to get away and soak in the quiet beauty of God's handiwork! Our time there was a blessing as always!
@ERICP174274122 · Camped on Oct 25, 2025 at Campsite #A42
Great level tent camping site. Clean bathrooms and shower house. Showers were nice, warm water, steady pressure and plenty of space to hang clothes and change. Campground is next to the trails that BSFNRR is known for when you see pictures. The pool was closed when I was there but looked like a great place in the summer months.
@MorganE1895568 · Camped on Oct 25, 2025 at Campsite #A18
Clean facilities and great spacing between sites. Overall it was a beautiful campground to stay at.
@JayP9688725 · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #B11
Great facilities and very well kept.
@AprilR1DA457C4 · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #A16
Wonderful campsite with warm, clean restrooms with showers nearby. Excellent access to trails.
@JeffreyD84C840 · Camped on Oct 23, 2025 at Campsite #D44
Everything was perfect and we will be back!
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