Bandy Creek

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area · Developed campground

Bandy Creek is a developed campground in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Sites are equipped with electric and water hookups, fire rings, picnic tables, and tent pads, with some ADA-accessible options available. The campground features modern facilities including flush toilets, hot showers, and a swimming pool. Numerous trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding are nearby, and the Big South Fork of the Cumberland River offers opportunities for fishing and non-motorized boating. Sites can accommodate RVs up to 73 feet. The nearest town for supplies is Helenwood, about 9 miles away.

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Access & terrain

Road access: Passenger car accessible
Camp type: Developed campground
Max vehicle: 73 ft

Fees & reservations

Fees: Fee site

Location & nearby

Nearest town: Helenwood (~9 mi)
Approx. location: 36.49°N, 84.70°W

Amenities & activities

Access tier

Passenger car accessibleFee site

Activities

AMPHITHEATER
WILDLIFE VIEWING
HORSEBACK RIDING
HIKING
CAMPING
BIRDING
ACCESSIBLE SWIMMING
BIKING
EVENING PROGRAMS
HUNTING
MOUNTAIN BIKING
RAFTING
NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
KAYAKING
STAR GAZING
SWIMMING
DAY USE AREA
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
PICNICKING
PHOTOGRAPHY
VISITOR CENTER
FISHING
BACKPACKING

Hookups

Electric hookup
Water hookup

Amenities

Fire ring
Picnic table
Tent pad
Accessible site

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