How much does it cost to camp at Bandy Creek?

NPS lists $20 per night for sites without electric, $25 for 30-amp sites and $32 for 50-amp sites. The group camp is $125 per night for up to 25 persons. Fees can change.

Can you reserve a site at Bandy Creek?

Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov. NPS notes a booking window of 240 days ahead.

Are dogs allowed at Bandy Creek?

Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 144 campsites with this detail listed. NPS says pets must be on a leash at all times.

How long can an RV be at Bandy Creek?

Recreation.gov lists 65 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site. Limits vary by site.

Are campfires allowed at Bandy Creek?

Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 144 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time.

All parks › Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area › Bandy Creek

Bandy Creek Campground

Updated November 2, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites: 144^[1]
Nightly fee from: $20^[2]
Reservations: Yes^[3]
Longest RV or trailer: 65 ft^[4]

Bandy Creek is a campground run by the National Park Service in Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Tennessee^[5]. Recreation.gov lists 144 overnight campsites, and the campground can be reserved there^[1]^[3].

What to expect

NPS says the campground is open year-round and sites are on the reservation system year-round^[6]. Sites that are not reserved may be available first come, first served^[6]. NPS notes a booking window of 240 days ahead, and 360 days ahead for the group camp^[7]. Recreation.gov lists 95 standard electric sites, 37 tent only nonelectric sites, 10 standard nonelectric sites and 2 group sites^[1]. Of the 144 sites, 106 accept an RV or trailer and 144 accept a tent^[8]. The longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site is 65 feet^[4]. Recreation.gov lists 95 sites with electric hookups and 95 with water hookups, and none with sewer hookups^[9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail	Value
Campsites^[1]	144
Site types^[1]	95 standard electric, 37 tent only nonelectric, 10 standard nonelectric, 2 group standard nonelectric
Reservations^[3]	Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites^[10]	7
Hookups^[9]	electric 95, water 95, sewer 0 sites
Longest RV or trailer^[4]	65 ft (median 45 ft)
Equipment^[8]	RV or trailer at 106 sites, tent at 144 sites
Pets^[11]	Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires^[12]	Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in^[13]	12:00 PM
Check-out^[14]	12:00 PM
People per site^[15]	6 at most sites (6 to 114)

Camping fees

Nightly fees listed by the National Park Service. Fees can change by season.

Site or fee	Per night
Campsites with Water and 50-amp Electric Hook-up^[16]	$32
Sites without Electric^[2]	$20
Group Camp^[17]	$125
Campsites with Water and 30-amp Electric Hook-up^[18]	$25

Amenities

Toilets: Flush Toilets - year round^[19]
Showers: Hot - Year Round^[19]
Drinking water: Yes - year round^[19]
Dump station: Yes - year round^[19]
Cell reception: Yes - year round^[19]
Camp store: Yes - seasonal^[19]
Firewood for sale: Yes - year round^[19]
Food storage lockers: Yes - year round^[19]
Laundry: No^[19]
Trash collection: Yes - year round^[19]

Before you go

Check-in is 12:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov^[13]^[14].
NPS lists camping fees of $20, $25 and $32 per night depending on site type, and fees can change^[2]^[18]^[16].
NPS says food and coolers must be kept in a hard sided vehicle or trailer except while preparing or eating^[20].
NPS lists quiet hours as 10:00 PM until 6:00 AM Eastern^[20].
Site details can lag behind changes on the ground, so check the official pages before you go.

Questions people ask

How much does it cost to camp at Bandy Creek?: NPS lists $20 per night for sites without electric, $25 for 30-amp sites and $32 for 50-amp sites^[2]^[18]^[16]. The group camp is $125 per night for up to 25 persons^[17]. Fees can change.
Can you reserve a site at Bandy Creek?: Yes, it can be reserved on Recreation.gov^[3]. NPS notes a booking window of 240 days ahead^[7].
Are dogs allowed at Bandy Creek?: Recreation.gov lists pets as allowed at all 144 campsites with this detail listed^[11]. NPS says pets must be on a leash at all times^[20].
How long can an RV be at Bandy Creek?: Recreation.gov lists 65 feet as the longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site^[4]. Limits vary by site.
Are campfires allowed at Bandy Creek?: Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 144 campsites with this detail listed^[12]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time^[12].

Facts and sources

Recreation.gov lists 144 overnight campsites at Bandy Creek: 95 standard electric, 37 tent only nonelectric, 10 standard nonelectric, 2 group standard nonelectric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Camping fee, Sites without Electric: $20 per night. National Park Service
Bandy Creek can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Bandy Creek: 65 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 45 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Bandy Creek is a campground managed by the National Park Service in Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Tennessee. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Season and hours (NPS): Campground is open year-round. Campsites are on reservation system year-round. Sites not reserved may be obtained on a first come-first serve basis. National Park Service
Reservation note from NPS: 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... National Park Service
Permitted equipment at Bandy Creek: 106 sites accept an RV or trailer and 144 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Hookups at Bandy Creek per Recreation.gov site details: 95 sites with electric hookups (30 amp, 50 amp), 95 with water hookups, 0 with sewer hookups, out of 144 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
7 of the 144 campsites at Bandy Creek are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Bandy Creek: yes at all 144 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Bandy Creek: yes at all 144 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Check-in time at Bandy Creek on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM (for 142 of 144 sites). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Check-out time at Bandy Creek on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Maximum people per campsite at Bandy Creek: 6 at most sites (range 6 to 114). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
Camping fee, Campsites with Water and 50-amp Electric Hook-up: $32 per night. National Park Service
Camping fee, Group Camp: $125 per night. National Park Service
Camping fee, Campsites with Water and 30-amp Electric Hook-up: $25 per night. National Park Service
Amenities at Bandy Creek listed by NPS: toilets: Flush Toilets - year round; showers: Hot - Year Round; drinking water: Yes - year round; dump station: Yes - year round; cell reception: Yes - year round; camp store: Yes - seasonal; firewood for sale: Yes -... National Park Service
NPS campground rules for Bandy Creek. National Park Service

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.