Details
145 Campground Road, Oneida, TN, 37841
National Park ServiceLast Updated: January 14, 2026
Table Of Contents
Campground Overview
Introduction
The campground offers a total of 181 campsites: 96 trailer sites which offer water and electric hook-ups, 49 sites for tent camping, and two group camping loops with 19 sites in one loop and 16 sites in the other. All campsites include picnic tables, fire rings, and access to restrooms and showers. A dump station is located near the registration kiosk. There are no sewer hook-ups at individual trailer sites. The group campsites also have their own cook shelters and campfire circles.
Campsite Details
Operating Hours
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.
Weather
The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes eclipsing 90 degrees. The low temperatures in winter often dip below freezing. Spring sees the most amount of precipitation, but rainfall can occur in various amounts throughout the year.
Amenities
Trash & Recycling Collection
Toilets
Showers
Cell Phone Reception
Amphitheater
Dump Station
Camp Store
Staff or Host On-Site
Potable Water
Ice For Sale
Firewood For Sale
Food Storage Lockers
Directions
Please use the following link to learn more about how to get here from various locations.
Rates & Fees
Campsites with Water and 50-amp Electric Hook-up
This fee applies to all sites with 50-amp service within loops B, C, and D.
Sites without Electric
This fee applies to sites within loop A.
Group Camp
This fee applies for up to 25 persons per night. An additional $3.00 per night per person is required for more than 25 persons.
Campsites with Water and 30-amp Electric Hook-up
This fee applies to all sites with 30-amp service within loops B, C, and D.
Rules & Regulations
Fire/Stove Policy
Firewood must be purchased and/or collected from the local vicinity; to learn more visit http://dontmovefirewood.org/.Regulations Overview
All food, food items (mustard, ketchup, etc), coolers (even if they are empty or have ice, water, pop, etc), must be kept in a vehicle or trailer with hard sides, except while preparing or eating it. Parking is allowed on the asphalt surface ONLY, not on the grass or gravel pads (gravel pads are for tents). Pets MUST be restrained on a leash AT ALL TIMES. QUIET HOURS ARE FROM 10:00 PM (ET) TO 6:00 AM (ET) All grey water (dishes, shower, etc) must NEVER be dumped onto the ground. Bicycles may be ridden at night only if you have a light in the front and a red reflective marker on the back. Bicycles MUST stay on pavement or gravel while in the campground. Motorized vehicles not designated for on highway use (i.e. ATV’s, golf carts, etc) are prohibited on public roads including campground roads within the Big South Fork NRRA.Accessibility
Wheelchair Access
Designated ADA campsites (A14, A43, D1, D41,D51, D52, Group E-1, and Group E-2) are wheelchair accessible with a paved parking surface and gravel tent pad.
Internet Information
Free WiFi is available at the Bandy Creek Visitor Center which is located across the road from the campground entrance.
RV Allowed
Yes
RV Information
There are ten 50 amp service sites: B11, C12, C32, D7, D24, D26, D29, D30, D31 and D48. All other sites in loops B, C and D provide 20/30 amp service. Right side trailers are permitted to park up to four feet on the tent pad, however they may not park on the grass.
RV Maximum Length
0
Trailer Maximum Length
0
ADA Information
The following campsites are designated as handicap accessible: A14, A43, D1, D41,D51, D52, Group E-1, and Group E-2. Loops A and D have two accessible bathhouses whereas Loop C and each of the Group Camps have one each.
Trailer Allowed
Yes
Access Roads
Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
Classifications
Developed Campground
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