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.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 1:45PM EDT until July 22 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Morristown TN
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee, including the following areas, Anderson, Blount Smoky Mountains, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke Smoky Mountains, Grainger, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Jefferson, Johnson, Knox, Loudon, Morgan, North Sevier, Northwest Blount, Northwest Carter, Northwest Cocke, Northwest Greene, Roane, Scott TN, Sevier Smoky Mountains, Southeast Carter, Southeast Greene, Sullivan, Unicoi, Union and Washington TN and southwest Virginia, including the following areas, Lee, Russell, Scott VA, Washington VA and Wise. * WHEN...From midnight EDT tonight through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected tonight into Wednesday. Locations that receive multiple rounds or extended periods of locally heavy rainfall could experience flash flooding. Locations that have recently seen flooding need less rainfall to have additional flooding, and should take additional rounds of heavy rain and storms seriously. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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…
Peavine Sheeds Road Closure for repairs
Forest Service begins phased construction to Peavine Sheeds Road, FS 221, south of Parksville Lake in the Ocoee Ranger District. Phase 1 will disrupt access beginning July 16 from 35.0072,-84.6889 to 34.9889, -84.6339 as depicted in the graphic. Major repairs will address storm damage. Marked…
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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