Can you reserve a site at Little Oak Campground?

Yes, Little Oak Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Little Oak Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Little Oak Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Little Oak Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Little Oak Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Little Oak Campground, Tennessee — 66 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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

There are 69 universally accessible campsites for tents or RVs within four loops at Little Oak Campground. Each loop has a pair of vault toilets. In addition, there is an accessible shower house with 8 showers for the campground. There is a boat launch within the campground with an additional single vault toilet. The boat launch is for use by registered campers and their guests only.

Natural Features

South Holston Lake is a 7,580-acre hydroelectric reservoir managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority and surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest. Holston Mountain and nearby Iron Mountain provide habitat for an array of wildlife including a healthy population of black bear.

Nearby Attractions

Little Oak Campground is within 30 minutes of Bristol, Tennessee, and nearby Bristol Motor Speedway. Backbone Rock Recreation Area is approximately 30 minutes away up beautiful Shadey Valley, and just five minutes past Backbone Rock is Damascus, Virginia. Jacobs Creek Campground and Swim Area is 25 minutes away for another view of South Holston Lake.

The facts

66 bookable sites
66 accessible sites
Up to 5 people per site
Loops: Big Oak Loop, Hemlock Loop, Lone Pine Loop, Poplar Loop

Site types

66 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed
Water hookups — not available
Sewer hookups — not available

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

66 campsites at Little Oak Campground

Check-in 2:00 PM · Check-out 11:00 AM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
034	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
036	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
037	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
038	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
039	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
040	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
041	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
042	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
043	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
044	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
045	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
046	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
047	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
048	Big Oak Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
001	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
002	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
003	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
004	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
005	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
006	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
007	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
008	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
009	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
010	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
011	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
012	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
014	Hemlock Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
015	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
016	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
017	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
018	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
019	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
020	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
021	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
022	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
024	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
025	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
026	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
027	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
028	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
029	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
030	Lone Pine Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
049	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
050	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
051	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
052	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
053	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
054	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
055	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
056	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
057	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
058	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
059	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
060	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
061	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
062	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
063	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	5	♿ 🐾
064	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
065	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
066	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
067	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
068	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
069	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
070	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
071	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾
072	Poplar Loop	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	5	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Bristol, take US 421 south for 12 miles, and turn right onto paved Camp Tom Howard Road. After 0.5 miles, this road becomes Forest Road #87. Continue on Road #87 for six miles. Turn right on Road #87G for 1.5 miles to Little Oak.

36.51954, -82.06082 · 36°31'10.3"N 82°3'38.9"W

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Typical weather

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

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	45	48	57	68	75	82	85	84	79	69	57	48
Low °F	24	27	33	41	50	59	62	61	55	43	33	27
Precip in	3.8	3.9	4.5	4.4	4.4	4.3	4.7	3.8	3.3	2.8	3.3	4.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 11.6 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 Little Oak Campground

Can you reserve a site at Little Oak Campground?: Yes, Little Oak Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Little Oak Campground have?: 66 sites.
Are pets allowed at Little Oak Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Little Oak Campground.
Does Little Oak Campground have hookups?: No hookups are recorded here.
Are campfires allowed at Little Oak Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Little Oak Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Little Oak Campground

Jacobs Creek Campground (TN) 4.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Watauga Point Recreation Area 13.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Backbone Rock Recreation Area Pavilions 14.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Backbone Rock Campground 14.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Oak Campground 1.1 mi · Campground
Holston Mountain Area 1.9 mi · Facility
South Holston Lake 2.1 mi · Facility
TN 91 Scenic Drive 5.5 mi · Facility
Iron Mountains 10 mi · Facility
Watauga Lake 13 mi · Facility
Keller Interpretive Center, Abingdon Muster Ground 13.3 mi · Visitor Center
Watauga Lake Area 14.5 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 423-735-1500
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-06.

Little Oak Campground