Little Oak Campground
Looking to camp near a large lake? Try Little Oak Recreation Area, located on a peninsula along the eastern shore of South Holston Lake in Sullivan County. In this campground, most of the 68 universally-accessible sites have lake views and many have direct access. Little Oak is a designated Watchable Wildlife Area with two interpretive trails. A concrete boat ramp provides a popular launch site into South Holston Lake, and is for use by registered campers and their guests only. Many of the campsites are reservable by going to Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777 for your convenience.
General Information
- 4/7/25 - 11/3/25
- This campground does not have any Long-Term Camping programs.
- Camping in any location is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper and party must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning for another stay.
Gates are open at 7am and closed at 10pm. Guests are asked to leave the area before the gates are closed for the evening.
- Campsites are limited to not more than 5 people and 2 vehicles overnight.
- No alcoholic beverages are allowed in the area.
- Camping in any location is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper and party must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning for another stay.
- No burning of plastic or other non-wood products except local wood in campfires.
- Please adhere to the Cherokee National Forest Food and Refuse Storage Requirements. Food storage restrictions apply at all areas on the Cherokee National Forest. All food and beverages must be stored in an approved bear-proof container, in your locked vehicle or hard-sided camper at all times, or suspended in the air, unless being eaten, prepared, or transported.
- Pets must be on a maximum 6 ft. leash at all times, and pick up after them.
- It is your responsibility to read, know, understand, and follow all campground specific rules and regulations which are also posted at the campground.
Camping is $12 per site starting late April thru mid-October, including water and hot showers. $10 per site during shoulder seasons with limited facilities including no water, which includes showers (early thru late-April and mid-October thru end of season).
Contact Phone: 423-735-1547
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.5214
Longitude: -82.0646
Directions
From Bristol, take US 421 South for 12 miles, and turn right onto paved Camp Tom Howard Road. After 0.5 miles, this road becomes Forest Road #87. Continue on Forest Road #87 for six miles. Turn right on Forest Road #87G for 1.5 miles to Little Oak. National forest visitors can also access Little Oak Recreation Area off NFSR 87 from US HWY 421 and from State Route 44 near Hickory Tree via County Road 2269 – NFSR 251.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
