Bandy Creek

Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area

🏕️ CampgroundDale Hollow LakeKentucky⭐ 4.7 (1285)

🟢 38 open windows as of Nov 3 — soonest Wed Nov 4–Fri Nov 6

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 145 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Bandy Creek in Kentucky has 38 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Wed Nov 4–Fri Nov 6. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Wed Nov 4 – Fri Nov 62 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop A #A039, #A043, Loop B #B007, Loop C #C022, #C031, Loop D #D003, #D031

Sat Nov 7 – Tue Nov 103 nights👥 groupbook these dates →sites 👥 Group Sites #E1, Loop A #A014

Sun Nov 8 – Wed Nov 113 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, Loop D #D032–Loop A #A039 next to each othersites 👥 Group Sites #E2, Loop A #A005, #A006, #A007, #A008, #A009, #A010, #A011, #A012, #A013, #A015, #A017, #A018, #A019, #A023, #A024, #A025, #A026, #A028, #A031, #A032, #A033, #A034, #A035, #A036, #A037, #A038, #A039, #A040, #A041, #A042, #A044, #A045, #A046, #A047, Loop B #B002, #B003, #B004, #B005, #B006, #B007, #B008, #B009, #B012, #B013, Loop C #C003, #C005, #C007, #C008, #C015, #C016, #C017, #C018, #C019, #C020, #C022, #C026, #C028, #C029, #C030, #C032, Loop D #D001, #D003, #D005, #D006, #D009, #D014, #D015, #D018, #D021, #D024, #D025, #D026, #D027, #D030, #D032, #D039, #D044, #D045, #D046, #D051

Fri Nov 13 – Mon Nov 163 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, Loop D #D011–Loop A #A017 next to each othersites Loop A #A043, Loop C #C021, #C023, #C027, Loop A #A013, #A014, #A016, #A017, #A018, #A019, #A020, #A021, #A022, #A023, #A028, #A030, #A031, #A032, #A035, #A036, #A037, #A041, #A042, #A044, #A046, #A047, #A048, #A049, Loop C #C005, #C028, Loop D #D001, #D002, #D003, #D011, #D012, #D015, #D017, #D047, #D051

Sun Nov 8 – Tue Nov 102 nightsbook these dates →sites Loop D #D004, #D016, #D041

Mon Nov 9 – Thu Nov 123 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, Loop D #D010–Loop C #C014 next to each othersites Loop A #A003, #A004, #A020, #A021, #A022, #A027, #A029, #A030, #A048, #A049, Loop C #C004, #C013, #C014, Loop D #D008, #D010, #D011, #D012, #D017, #D022, #D023, #D028, #D029, #D035, #D040

Mon Nov 9 – Wed Nov 112 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop D #D033 & Loop D #D034 next to each othersites Loop D #D033, #D034, #D036, #D043

Tue Nov 10 – Fri Nov 133 nightsbook these dates →👥 Loop B #B001 & Loop D #D002 next to each othersites Loop A #A016, Loop B #B001, #B014, Loop C #C009, Loop D #D002, #D047

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite Loop A #A039 — A39 — **Site Loop A #A039** · A39NPS

Campsite Loop A #A043 — A43 — **Site Loop A #A043** · A43NPS

Campsite Loop B #B007 — B7 — **Site Loop B #B007** · B7NPS

Campsite Loop C #C022 — C022 — **Site Loop C #C022** · C022NPS

Campsite Loop C #C031 — C031 — **Site Loop C #C031** · C031NPS

Campsite Loop D #D003 — D003 — **Site Loop D #D003** · D003NPS

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Bandy Creek over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 4–49 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Standard NonelectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 backcountry🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.7★★★★★1,279 ratings

5★978

4★223

3★42

2★20

1★16

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon2.5/4

AT&T2.0/4

T-Mobile1.8/4

Sprint retired2.0/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Bandy Creek FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Bandy Creek?

Bandy Creek in Kentucky takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Bandy Creek when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Bandy Creek often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Bandy Creek?

CampSage's scans caught 26 openings at Bandy Creek over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 4–49 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Bandy Creek a good campground?

Bandy Creek holds an average rating of 4.7/5 from 1,285 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Bandy Creek?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Bandy Creek, Verizon rates highest at 2.5 out of 5 from 584 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Bandy Creek located?

Bandy Creek is located in Dale Hollow Lake, Kentucky. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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