Bandy Creek
Bandy Creek is a national park campground in Tennessee. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- National park campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.48895, -84.69756
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Accessible Swimming, Amphitheater, Backpacking, Biking, Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Evening Programs, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (423) 286-7275
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Bandy Creek
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 1
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Riley Creek Campground · 47 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Holston Gas · 36 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 11 designated routes (26 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandy Creek Campground | Private campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Bandy Creek Campground | National park campground | under 0.1 mi | $20–$125 | — |
| Big South Fork Lodge & Horse Campground | Private campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
| Saddle Valley Campground | Private campground | 3.8 mi | — | — |
| True West Campground | Private campground | 4.0 mi | — | — |
| Spruce Creek Stables & Campground | Private campground | 4.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.