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Little Oak Recreation Area Boat Landing
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowed

Little Oak Campground

Bristol, Tennessee · 1,749 ftIn Cherokee National Forest

Photos: US Forest Service

At a glance

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

Price per night
$10–$12recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
66From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
1,749 ft533 m
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Apr 1 – Nov 4From fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Loops4

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

Amenities

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  • ADA accessible
  • Campfires allowed

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About

Overview

Little Oak Campground hugs the shores and inlets of beautiful South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee. With a view of the Holston Mountain ridgeline and lake islands, Little Oak campsites are a relaxing setting for your vacation. There are 69 universally accessible campsites improved in 2012 including warm showers and a paved access road. Campground hosts are available on site to answer your questions.

Recreation

Fishing is a popular activity for campers at Little Oak, with a concrete boat launch within the campground. Numerous campsites have easy access to the lake shore for tying off your boat. There are nearby trails for hiking and horseback riding. Children and adults enjoy riding their bikes on the roads between camping loops. There is also a lakeside grassy area popular for swimming and picnicking. There is an array of wildflowers to enjoy throughout the season, resident deer and turkey and other natural wonders for the naturalist in your group.Facilities

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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  • Verizon4G LTE
  • AT&T4G LTE
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Little Oak Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedPatchy Fog then Sunny, 1% chance of rain81°63°
  • ThuMostly Sunny, 14% chance of rain82°65°
  • FriRain Showers, 77% chance of rain74°43°
  • SatMostly Sunny, 4% chance of rain56°37°
  • SunSunny65°40°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

36.51954, -82.06082
Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Bristol
Park
Cherokee National Forest

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