National Park Service
RV camper set up in the Bandy Creek Campground.
Bandy Creek Campground is located in the Tennessee portion of Big South Fork between Oneida (15 miles west) and Jamestown (24 miles east) off Highway 297. The campground offers a total of 180 campsites, 100 trailer sites which offer water and electric hook-ups, 49 sites for tent camping, and two group campsites. All campsites include picnic tables, fire-rings, access to restrooms and showers and a dump station. The group campsites also have their own cook shelters and campfire circles. A map (pdf - 150 kb) of the Bandy Creek Campground may be downloaded.
Black bears now reside within Big South Fork. When staying at Bandy Creek Campground, please use proper food storage techniques.
Additional facilities include a swimming pool, open from Memorial Day through Labor Day, volleyball, playground areas, game fields. Bandy Creek Campground is open year-round and operate on a reservation system from April 1 through October 31. Campsites are also available on a first-come/first-served basis throughout the year.
Campground reservations for sites within Big South Fork can now be made through National Recreation Reservation Service by calling 1-877-444-6777 or online at the National Recreation Reservation Service web site. Reservations may be made up to 240 days in advance. Group camp can be reserved up to 360 days in advance.
Adjacent to the campground is the Bandy Creek Visitor Center and the Bandy Creek Stables. The visitor center is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff are on hand to provide all the information needed for a safe and enjoyable visit to the park. operates a bookstore, vending machines and ice sales.
Fees for the Bandy Creek Campground are;
Sites with hook-ups (loop B,C,D) $22.00
Sties without hook-ups (loop A) $19.00
Group Campsites (loop E) $75.00 minimum or $3.00/person
