Jacobs Creek Recreation Area

JACOBS CREEK CAMPGROUND AND DAY-USE AREA IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO EFFECTS FROM HURRICANE HELENE. Jacobs Creek Recreation Area is located on a peninsula on the eastern shore of South Holston Lake in Sullivan County.

The campground includes 27 single-unit campsites, a trailer dump station, and a lakeside trail. The day-use area features a large grassy area with picnicking facilities and a designated swim site. Want to bring your boat? You can use TWRA's boatramp just a few miles west on US 421.

Jacobs Creek Recreation Area Map

Current Conditions

Jacobs Creek Recreation Area received damage to both bathrooms from Hurricane Helene. The bathroom near site 4 is demolished, and the showerhouse near site 19 has roof damage. There is still no timeframe on repair work. Because of this, the campground and the day-use area will have to remain closed for the rest of the 2025 season. We apologize for any and all inconveniences and hope the repairs can be made before next season. If you had a reservation between 8-1-2025 and 10-14-2025 your reservation will be cancelled and refunded in full. If you have any questions please call 423-735-1547. Please familiarize yourself with the Food Storage Order located in the Passes/Permits/Restrictions section of the website.

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Jacobs Creek Campground

General Information

JACOBS CREEK CAMPGROUND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO EFFECTS FROM HELENE. Gate opens at 7 AM and closes at 10 PM. All guests are asked to leave before gates close for the evening.

To purchase your day use pass for the Jacob's Creek Swim Day-Use Area, click below.

Campsites are limited to not more than 5 people and 2 vehicles overnight.
There is no alcohol allowed in the campground or Day-Use Swim Area.
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. Day use fees are $2 per vehicle per day or a Cherokee National Forest Pass for $30 per year. Contact the Watauga Ranger District for more information at 423-735-1500. The day-use permit can also be purchased online. See info below in Passes.

Contact Phone: 423-735-1547

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.5669

Longitude: -82.0108

Directions

From Bristol, take US 421 South for 12 miles, turn left on paved Denton Valley Road. Travel two miles, turn left on paved Jacobs Creek Road. This road becomes gravel in 0.5 miles at entrance to area.