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From the East on I-40: Take I-640, then I-75 north from Knoxville. At exit #141, go west on Highway 63 for 20 miles to US27. Turn right (north) on US27 and go 6.5 miles to Oneida. Turn left (West) on Highway 297. After 4.9 miles, make a left turn at the Terry & Terry store, continuing on 297 West. After passing through the river gorge, turn right at the sign for Bandy Creek. Go 1.7 miles and our camp is 0.2 miles past the end of the pavement, on either side of the road.
Note: This route takes you through the Big South Fork River gorge, which has 13% grades and sharp switchbacks. If your rig is huge, or your truck is wimpy, you are advised to follow the route through Jamestown (see directions coming from the west).
From the West on I-40: At Crossville (exit 317) take US127 north 32 miles to Jamestown. Two miles north of Jamestown turn on Highway 154 north toward Pickett State Park. Turn east onto Highway 297 and go 11 miles. Turn left on a paved road, going towards Bandy Creek. Go 1.7 miles and our camp is 0.2 miles past the end of the pavement, on either side of the road.
From the south on I-75: Go west on I-40 to Crossville and follow directions above for “From the West on I-40”.
From the north on I-75: Take exit #11 in Kentucky and go west on Highway 92 at US27 turn south toward Oneida. From Oneida, follow the directions above.
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