Jacobs Creek Recreation Area
Bristol, Tennessee · 1,775 ft
Photos: USGS / USDA NAIP
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,775 ft (541 m)1,775 ft541 m
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About
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.
From OpenStreetMap, Overture Maps Foundation — Places, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Jacobs Creek Recreation Area: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny, 1% chance of rain81°63°
- ThuMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers, 16% chance of rain82°64°
- FriRain Showers, 77% chance of rain75°42°
- SatMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain56°36°
- SunSunny65°39°
Nearby camping
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Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Bristol
RV park
RV Park · 2.8 mi · Bristol
A.T. Double Springs Shelter
Public Land · 4.2 mi · Bristol
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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