Bandy Creek
National Park Service campground in Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, near Oneida, Tennessee.
How it compares
- With 144 sites it is the #7 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 21 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 44% of Tennessee campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (73 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (95 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 144 of 144 sites; campfires allowed on 144 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Knoxville ~57 mi, Chattanooga ~105 mi, Nashville ~118 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsFood storage lockersGrillsPicnic tablesQuiet areaTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers7 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Litton Farm Hike Loop (Segment A) | 0.1 mi | 3.2 | NPS |
| Bandy Creek Amphitheater Trail | 0.1 mi | 0.3 | NPS |
| Bandy Creek Loop | 0.1 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
| Duncan Hollow Road | 0.1 mi | 4.3 | NPS |
| Bandy Creek Trailhead to John Litton Trail Connector | 0.1 mi | 0.2 | NPS |
| Bandy Stables - Katie Trail Connector | 0.2 mi | 0.7 | NPS |
| North White Oak Loop Connector | 0.2 mi | 0.7 | NPS |
| Oscar Blevins Loop Trail | 0.3 mi | 2.0 | NPS |
| West Entrance Trail (Segment D) | 0.4 mi | 2.2 | NPS |
| Katie Trail | 0.4 mi | 1.4 | NPS |
| Collier Ridge Bike Loop (Segment B) | 0.7 mi | 5.0 | NPS |
| North White Oak Loop (Segment A) | 0.8 mi | 1.1 | NPS |
+ 73 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
11.0 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (2.3 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Expert (double black): 0.5 miUnrated: 10.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gar Blevins Road | 2.3 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Fork Ridge Trail | 2.6 mi | 3.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Charit Creek Horse Trail | 3.3 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Fork Ridge Trail Unmaintained | 3.5 mi | 0.5 | Dbl black | OSM | |
| Duncan Hollow Trail | 3.5 mi | 1.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Station Camp Creek Trail | 4.0 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Darrow Ridge Trail | 4.3 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Hatfield Ridge Trail | 4.3 mi | 1.4 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Accessible SwimmingAmphitheaterBackpackingBikingBirdingBoatingCampingClimbingDay Use AreaEvening ProgramsFishingHikingHistoric & Cultural SiteHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsKayakingMountain BikingNon-motorized BoatingPaddlingPhotographyPicnickingRafting
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big South Fork Lodge & Horse Campground Private campground |
3.1 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 76 (105.7 mi) |
| Saddle Valley Campground Private campground |
3.8 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 67 (97.2 mi) |
| Spruce Creek Stables & Campground Private campground |
4.7 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 62 (89.5 mi) |
| HoneyCreek Horse Camp OpenStreetMap listing |
4.7 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 32 (40.9 mi) |
| Big Fork Campground Private campground |
4.8 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 35 (41.0 mi) |
| Station Camp Campground Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area |
5.3 | TN | — | 24 | E 30A W | 70 ft | yes | Reserve | 66 (114.0 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.