Bandy Creek
Open year-round on the reservation system. Black bears are active in the area; proper food storage is required. All food, coolers, and food items must be kept in hard-sided vehicles or trailers except while preparing or eating.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 1:45PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Blount Smoky Mountains, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Roane, Scott TN, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union and Washington TN and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise. * WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight into Wednesday. Locations that receive multiple rounds or extended periods of locally heavy rainfall could experience flash flooding. Locations that have recently seen flooding need less rainfall to have additional flooding, and should take additional rounds of heavy rain and storms seriously. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Bandy Creek Campground sits within the 125,000-acre Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau. The campground combines traditional woods camping with modern conveniences, making it popular with families and groups. Loop A offers 49 non-electric tent sites, while Loops B, C, and D provide 96 trailer sites with water and 20/30/50-amp electric hookups. Two group camping loops (E) accommodate larger parties with cook shelters and campfire circles. Facilities include flush restrooms with hot showers throughout the campground, a dump station near the registration kiosk, and a seasonal camp store with stables nearby. A swimming pool operates from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. Recreation options include volleyball courts, playgrounds, ball fields, and an amphitheater. The surrounding area features the rugged terrain of the Cumberland Plateau with sandstone cliffs, natural arches, and rock formations carved by the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River. Miles of trails provide access to hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian routes. The Blue Heron Mine outdoor museum is about 20 miles away.
Directions
From Oneida, TN, take Highway 297 west to Bandy Creek. Note: Highway 297 has a 13% downhill grade with winding curves that can be challenging for large RVs and trailers. Alternate route via Route 154 is recommended for large vehicles. The campground address is 145 Campground Road, Oneida, TN 37841.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $20 - $140 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 73ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 73ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Tish_Neal@nps.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (423) 286-7275 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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