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.
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…
Camping not permitted within 300 feet of the Cherohala Skyway
Camping restricted along Skyway to beyond 300 yards.
motorboats restricted on Forest Service Lakes
Possession or operating a vessel powered by an internal combustion engine of any size or propelled by any other machinery rated greater than 5 horsepower is prohibited on McKamy Lake, Indian Boundary Lake, and Allen Branch Pond.
Little Sylco Project closes portion of FS 221
The US Forest Service plans to disrupt access to portions of FS 221 beginning Nov. 10 south of Parksville Lake while permanent water crossing repairs are completed to improve access across the Cherokee National Forest in Polk County. This Emergency Repair is in response to flood damage that…
Little Milligan Boat Ramp Temporary Closure Planned
The Little Milligan Boat Ramp Recreation Area is temporary unavailable to the public for visitor health and safety during Hurricane Helene salvage logging operations.
Closure order prohibiting protected areas pertaining to Paint Rock
Going into or being upon or in the area of closure (this includes all forms ofpresence, including as a pedestrian or by any and all other means)
Wilderness Closure Orders
This Forest Order is associated with Wilderness Areas limitations concerning stay duration, group size limits, mechanized equipment, camping and camping equipment.
Donley Cabin Camping Limitations
Limits to Donley Cabin exist to preserve small group opportunities in a remote setting. No overnight occupancy by more than 6 persons. No stays in the area except for 6 person limit authorized between sundown and sunrise. No discharge of firearm, air rifle, or gas gun within 500 feet of Donley…
Equestrian animals prohibited around Citico Creek
Equestrian animals are prohibited from going into or being upon the critical habitat portion of Citico Creek for the protection of threatened and endanger species.
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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