Little Oak Campground
Open for the 2026 season from April 6 through November 2. All loops are operational with flush toilets, hot showers, potable water, and dump station available. Stage 1 fire restrictions are in effect due to extreme fire danger. Gates close at 10pm and open at 7am. 14-day stay limit.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 2:01PM EDT until July 3 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values will approach or exceed 100 at times over all but the higher elevations, and some valley locations may see heat index values exceed 105. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...Until 9 PM EDT /8 PM CDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Campsite limitations
Specific Camping prohibitions1. Camping for more than 14 days in developed and dispersed areas. Camping in anylocation is limited to 14 consecutive days. On the 14th consecutive day, the camper andparty must leave that area/campground for a minimum of seven days before returning foranother stay. If…
Warden Field (Citico Campsite #14) Limited to day use
Warden Field on the Tellico Ranger District is now limited to day use only. It is unlawful to enter or remain at Citico Campsite #14 (Warden Field) during the night period from 10p.m. to 6a.m. of every day during the time period of the 12th of May, 2026 through the 8th of September, 2026.
About
Little Oak Campground sits on a wooded peninsula along the eastern shore of South Holston Lake, a 7,580-acre TVA reservoir surrounded by Cherokee National Forest. The campground underwent major accessibility improvements in 2012, resulting in 68 universally-accessible sites spread across multiple loops. Many sites offer lake views, and several provide direct shoreline access for tying off boats. The campground serves as a base for fishing, boating, swimming, and wildlife watching. A concrete boat ramp within the campground is available exclusively to registered campers and their guests. Two interpretive trails wind through the area, which is designated as a Watchable Wildlife site. Deer, turkey, and black bear inhabit the surrounding Holston and Iron Mountain ridges. Bristol Motor Speedway is about 30 minutes away, and Backbone Rock Recreation Area and Damascus, Virginia are within easy driving distance. Jacobs Creek Campground offers an alternative view of South Holston Lake about 25 minutes away.
Directions
From Bristol, take US 421 south for 12 miles and turn right onto Camp Tom Howard Road. After 0.5 miles, this road becomes Forest Road 87. Continue on Forest Road 87 for 6 miles. Turn right on Forest Road 87G for 1.5 miles to Little Oak.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (423) 735-1500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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