Bandy Creek Campground
Bandy Creek Campground
Bandy Creek Campground offers 181 well-maintained campsites (96 with water/electric hookups, 49 tent-only sites, and 2 group areas) within Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, serving as an excellent base for paddling, fishing, and hiking.
The campground features modern amenities including flush toilets, hot showers, a dump station, swimming pool, and an on-site camp store, with direct access to miles of trails and the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River.
Reservations are available up to 180 days in advance through Recreation. gov; note that all campsites are paved and shaded, and proper food storage is required due to black bears in the area.
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