Tennessee · published-coordinate region
Little Oak Campground
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USDA Forest Service66Supported overnight records
1Published site categories
66Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 66 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
66
Vehicle limit
66
Vehicle length
0
Driveway entry
66
Shade
25
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
66
Operator directions
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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THE ACTUAL SITES
66 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 66 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 003 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 005 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 006 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 009 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 011 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 Hemlock Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 015 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 016 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 018 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 020 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 021 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 022 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 024 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 025 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 026 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 027 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 028 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 029 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 030 Lone Pine Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 034 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 036 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 58 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 037 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 038 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 039 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 040 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 70 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 041 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 54 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 042 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 043 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 70 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 044 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 045 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 046 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 047 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 048 Big Oak Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 049 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 44 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 050 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 051 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 052 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 053 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 46 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 054 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 055 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 056 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 057 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 48 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 058 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 059 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 060 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 061 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 062 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 53 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 063 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 57 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 064 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 62 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 065 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 066 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-04-18 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 58 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 067 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 068 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 069 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 070 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 47 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 071 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 49 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 072 Poplar Loop Source updated: 2026-05-15 | Standard Nonelectric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
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