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NRSO |
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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 65 universally accessible campsites improved in 2012 including warm showers and a paved access road. Campground hosts are available on site to answer your questions. |
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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. |
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There are 65 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. Recycling has been added to the campground, including aluminum, glass and plastic. |
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LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUND |
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122240 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=NRSO&parkId=122240&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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The majority of campsites are now on the Reservation system. Campers may camp on unreserved sites for a recommended two nights at a time or contact Recreation.gov to reserve the site longer. There are three overflow sites not on the reservation system. Others may be added as walk-up sites this season. The gates to the campground are closed from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Guests of campers are asked to leave before the gates are closed. All developed recreation areas on the Cherokee National Forest are alcohol free to promote family-friendly recreation. Campfires are limited to the burning of wood only. It’s state law. Be careful with food scraps and trash. Keep a clean campsite to prevent unwanted critters and bears. |
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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 from Damascus, Virginia. Jacobs Creek Campground and Swim Area is 15 minutes away for another view of South Holston Lake. |
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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. |
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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. |