U.S. Forest Service · Cherokee National Forest · TN

Little Oak Campground

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66Sites

The place

Little Oak Campground hugs the shores and inlets of beautiful South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee. With a view of the Holston Mountain ridgeline and lake islands, Little Oak campsites are a relaxing setting for your vacation. There are 69 universally accessible campsites improved in 2012 including warm showers and a paved access road. Campground hosts are available on site to answer your questions. Recreation Fishing is a popular activity for campers at Little Oak, with a concrete boat launch within the campground. Numerous campsites have easy access to the lake shore for tying off your boat. Keep reading

There are nearby trails for hiking and horseback riding. Children and adults enjoy riding their bikes on the roads between camping loops. There is also a lakeside grassy area popular for swimming and picnicking. There is an array of wildflowers to enjoy throughout the season, resident deer and turkey and other natural wonders for the naturalist in your group. Facilities There are 69 universally accessible campsites for tents or RVs within four loops at Little Oak Campground. Each loop has a pair of vault toilets. In addition, there is an accessible shower house with 8 showers for the campground. There is a boat launch within the campground with an additional single vault toilet. The boat launch is for use by registered campers and their guests only. Natural Features South Holston Lake is a 7,580-acre hydroelectric reservoir managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority and surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest. Holston Mountain and nearby Iron Mountain provide habitat for an array of wildlife including a healthy population of black bear. Nearby Attractions Little Oak Campground is within 30 minutes of Bristol, Tennessee, and nearby Bristol Motor Speedway. Backbone Rock Recreation Area is approximately 30 minutes away up beautiful Shadey Valley, and just five minutes past Backbone Rock is Damascus, Virginia. Jacobs Creek Campground and Swim Area is 25 minutes away for another view of South Holston Lake.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 66

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
Big Oak Loop	034	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	036	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	037	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	038	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	039	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	040	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	041	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	042	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	043	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	044	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	045	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	046	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	047	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Big Oak Loop	048	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	001	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	002	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	003	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	004	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	005	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	006	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	007	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	008	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	009	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	010	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	011	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	012	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Hemlock Loop	014	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	015	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	016	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	017	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	018	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	019	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	020	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	021	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	022	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	024	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	025	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	026	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	027	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	028	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	029	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Lone Pine Loop	030	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	049	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	050	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	051	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	052	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	053	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	054	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	055	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	056	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	057	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	058	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	059	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	060	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	061	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	062	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	063	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	064	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	065	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes
Poplar Loop	066	standard nonelectric	—	—	yes

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SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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