Bandy Creek Campground
Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- $32.00
- Type
- Campground
- Sites
- 295 total · 146 reservable · 149 first come
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- Cades Cove New Dump Station · 80.1 mi
- Coordinates
- 36.4887, -84.6971
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
The campground offers a total of 181 campsites: 96 trailer sites which offer water and electric hook-ups, 49 sites for tent camping, and two group camping loops with 19 sites in one loop and 16 sites in the other. All campsites include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms and showers. A dump station is located near the registration kiosk. There are no sewer hook-ups at individual trailer sites. The group campsites also have their own cook shelters and campfire circles.
From the managing agency.Official page
Is Bandy Creek Campground free?
No. Bandy Creek Campground charges $32.00. 146 of its sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
Can I bring an RV to Bandy Creek Campground?
Bandy Creek Campground has 295 sites on record. 146 sites are reservable and 149 are first come.
How do I get to Bandy Creek Campground?
Please use the following link to learn more about how to get here from various locations.
What is the weather like at Bandy Creek Campground?
The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes eclipsing 90 degrees. The low temperatures in winter often dip below freezing. Spring sees the most amount of precipitation, but rainfall can occur in various amounts throughout the year.
What are the rules at Bandy Creek Campground?
All food, food items (mustard, ketchup, etc), coolers (even if they are empty or have ice, water, pop, etc), must be kept in a vehicle or trailer with hard sides, except while preparing or eating it. Parking is allowed on the asphalt surface ONLY, not on the grass or gravel pads (gravel pads are for tents). Pets MUST be restrained on a leash AT ALL TIMES. QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 10:00 PM (ET) TO 6:00 AM (ET) All grey water (dishes, shower, etc) must NEVER be dumped onto the ground. Bicycles may be ridden at night only if you have a light in the front and a red reflective marker on the back. Bicycles MUST stay on pavement or gravel while in the campground. Motorized vehicles not designated for on highway use (i.e. ATV’s, golf carts, etc) are prohibited on public roads including campground roads within the Big South Fork NRRA.
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SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
