Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)
Bristol, Tennessee · 1,732 ft · In 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
- Elevation
- 1,732 ft (528 m)1,732 ft528 m
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.
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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
SeeSee all on the mapJacobs Creek Recreation Area
Public Land · 0.7 mi · Bristol
RV park
RV Park · 3.3 mi · Bristol
A.T. Double Springs Shelter
Public Land · 3.7 mi · Bristol
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
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