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Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)

Bristol, Tennessee · 1,732 ftIn Cherokee National Forest

Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source

At a glance

3 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026

Price per night
$12recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
27From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
1,732 ft528 m
Pets
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Big rigs
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Season
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Cell signal
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Loops3

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 2 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

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Overview

PLEASE NOTE: AS THE HURRICANE BANNER DESCRIBES, JACOBS CREEK CAMPGROUND AND DAY-USE AREA IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. READ THE NEED TO KNOW SECTION (LOCATED UNDER FACILITY INFORMATION TAB) FOR FURTHER DETAILS. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE MAKING ANY RESERVATIONS. Jacobs Creek Campground is situated along the shores of beautiful South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee, at an elevation of 1,730 ft. With a view of miles of undeveloped shoreline and the water, the campsites at Jacobs Creek Campground are a relaxing way to spend your vacation. There are 27 available campsites, 23 of which are reservable, including warm showers in the campground. Campground hosts are available on site to answer your questions. There is a Day-Use area adjacent to the Campground with a designated beach area.

Recreation

Fishing is a popular activity for campers at Jacobs Creek. There is a boat launch a few miles down the road along Hwy 421. A few campsites have easy access to the lake shore. Children and adults enjoy riding their bikes on the roads between camping loops. There is also a day-use area adjacent to the campground for swimming and picnicking. There is an array of wildflowers to enjoy throughout the season, as well as resident deer and turkey and other natural wonders for the naturalist in your group. Jacobs Creek Shooting Range is about 1 mile outside the campground.

From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Jacobs Creek Campground (TN): FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny, 3% 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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3 more within 25 mi

3 OpenStreetMap entries in Bristol share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

36.56138, -82.00019
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Bristol
Park
Cherokee National Forest

Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards

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