Campsite #A15 at Bandy Creek Campground, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, TN

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Tent Site #A15

7 reviews
Walk-In 6 people
41 ft Back-In
2 fair
A15
4/1
Campsite #A15 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (7)

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@KaraR6B0C5A61E · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #A15
Bathrooms were clean and accessible. Campsite was clean and ready when we arrived. Park was beautiful. Location was close to an aid station for No Business 100 which made it easy for my family to support me during the race and convenient to other places as well. Staff at the camp store were extremely helpful and friendly. Overall a great experience.
@CraigA6131681 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #A15
It's always a pleasant place to go. I've been here so many times. It's a great place to to set up base camp for a good backpack trip.
@RichardS712869 · Camped on Apr 18, 2025 at Campsite #A15
a fairly good size facility, with a skeleton crew at the park...but place is cleaned and maintained. There is a store nearby on the grounds fire some basic items....and ice. Great trails for hiking and biking .. I've been quite a few times..
@EdM4125655 · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #A15
Campground was awesome. Our site wasnt level but we were able to deal with it. The camp store should open a but earlier Everything else was really nice
@NathanA90479E3 · Camped on Sep 23, 2022 at Campsite #A15
Peaceful campground in the perfect location for mountain biking and hiking adventures. Will be back with a kayak soon. Restroom facilities were top notch.
@KimN6413755 · Camped on Apr 29, 2022 at Campsite #A15
Love this park and campsite!
@RobertB6182770 · Camped on Oct 20, 2020 at Campsite #A15
Bandy Creek Campground is one of my favorites! It offers plenty of spacious tent camping sites situated away from the nightly hum of the motor home occupied loops. Hiking trails begin and end directly in the campground and the area offers horse back riding and tons of other hiking trails. Firewood can be found just across the street at the horse stables and is available via honor system. One suggestion though, would be to bring your own wood if it has recently rained as the wood at the stables is not covered. The bathrooms are always clean and generally never too crowded. A warm shower is a huge bonus as well. Big South Fork is a dark sky certified area and the campground offers several locations to stargaze, whether it be laying in a field, using a telescope or just gazing up from your campsite. Compared to other campgrounds I have visited, Bandy is always at the top of the list. My fianc and I just finished a 10 month National Park road trip and Bandy outshines all save just a few. We love making the trip to Bandy from Knoxville for a quick getaway and visit often!

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