Little Oak Campground

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4400 Unicoi Drive
Unicoi, TN 37692

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.

Camp site features

Across 66 camp sites:

  • Fire pit: all 66 sites
  • Picnic table: all 66 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 66 sites
  • ADA accessible: all 66 sites
  • Largest party: 5 people
  • Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, RV, Tent, Trailer

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

263 reviews
5 stars
167
4 stars
51
3 stars
32
2 stars
10
1 stars
3
Jeff D
Loop:Big Oak Loop
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Reviewed 23 days ago
We love Little Oak campground.
Adam G
Loop:Poplar Loop
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Reviewed a month ago
Great campground. Quiet and clean.
Charles R
Loop:Big Oak Loop
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Reviewed a month ago
Always great time
Megan J
Loop:Hemlock Loop
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Reviewed a month ago
Campsites are beautiful and well maintained. Bathrooms are nice. Not really any cell signal for Verizon or t mobile but not the end of the world. Lots of skunks at night though lol
Dustin L
Loop:Hemlock Loop
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Reviewed a month ago
Nice national forest facility. Facilities are a bit dated, and appear to be a victim of budget cuts for maintenance and staffing. Bathrooms on our loop were clean, as well as centrally located shower rooms. First time here. Looks like main attraction is boating on the lake. A few hiking trails are in the area as well. Bring what you need for your entire stay with you on initial trek out as this facility is quite remote as most NF facilities are. No quick run down the road for ice or miscellaneous. Stayed 1 night as we worked our way down to western NC. Mission accomplished.
Heather S
Loop:Poplar Loop
Site:
Reviewed a month ago
Mid to late September is a great time to go camping at Little Oak. Weather is ideal and the area isn't packed with a lot of people.
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Apr 5, 2027 – Apr 25, 2027

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Apr 26, 2027 – Oct 11, 2027

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Oct 12, 2027 – Oct 31, 2027

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Apr 6, 2028 – Apr 26, 2028

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Apr 27, 2028 – Oct 12, 2028

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Off Peak season

Oct 13, 2028 – Nov 1, 2028

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