Holston Mountain Area

Facility · Tennessee ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (National Forest/Wildlife Management Area) · Restricted Access

1,965 ft
Elevation

Holston Mountain provides a scenic backdrop for South Holston Lake and is a venue for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing and horseback riding.

A horse trail complex winds for more than 30 miles along both sides of Holston Mountain.  Visit the scenic Blue Hole waterfall located off TN Highway 91.

Camp on the lakeshore at Jacob’s Creek and Little Oak Recreation Areas.

Getting there

36.49334, -82.07126 · 36°29'36.0"N 82°4'16.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 45°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F454857687582858479695748
Low °F242733415059626155433327
Precip in3.83.94.54.44.44.34.73.83.32.83.34.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Holston Mountain Area

Can you reserve a site at Holston Mountain Area?
No. Holston Mountain Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Holston Mountain Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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