Little Oak Campground, TN - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Little Oak Campground is located in the Watauga Ranger District, Cherokee National Forest (43 min east of Bristol, TN) with an elevation of 1,773 feet. There are a total of 65 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $12.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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4.4 out of 5

5 star		60%
4 star		19%
3 star		13%
2 star		4%
1 star		1%

@JoelT5011446 · Camped on Jul 13, 2025 at Campsite #12

This is a beatiful and well thought out campground with large sites that are nicely spaced and mostly shaded. The only complaint we had was that there was trash left behind and nearly ever lake access point. I know this is on the campers, and not the campground per se, but some signage reminding the mouth breathers of the world to pack out their trash would help.

@TonyaM0A0C8830 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #57

Overall it was a good place to camp, although if youre planning to go in July it was extremely hot and humid being that close to the lake. Also the bathroom had no lights or ventilation so it was very hot and dark in the bathroom. The area itself is beautiful and has a great atmosphere for a family trip, would consider staying here again during a different time of year.

@LiamC2BCF9B1C7 · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #64

Great campground.

@DonnaM2595319 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #48

Expect campground s exlentent great camp host

@Charlotte373B6 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #27

Very nice visit! Over taken by ants, our son was bitten and had an anaphylactic reaction rushed to the ER by ambulance for treatment, after 2 Epi injections. It is nature and thats to be expected but it seemed to be an unusually large amount this visit

@DeeannPD6BA65A · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #49

Nice campground with beautiful lake. Had an issue with extremely loud neighbor and no camphost was around when one was needed. Went to all three and no one was there. Also needed toilet paper in bathroom and a bear got in trash dumpster and no host to clean up the mess either...for days!

@PaulW1379819 · Camped on Jun 13, 2025 at Campsite #38

i like it just the way it is, please dont change anything

@BryanD8040108 · Camped on Jun 10, 2025 at Campsite #5

Best place to camp at South Holston Lake. I'd like say it was a terrible experience and no one should go there so Less people will invade this paradise but that would be lies and selfish behavior. We go here at least 2 a year for a week at a time and have a wonderful experience each time. Clean restrooms and bath houses and we love that there is no electricity on the sites.

@ChrisW1509692 · Camped on Jun 9, 2025 at Campsite #40

Campground host was very helpful when we were having trouble with our pontoon boat. Offered to tow us if it stoped on the way to the boat ramp. Facilities were clean and well stocked. Campsite was clean.

@ShannaG45B4EB4 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #6

Always happy while I'm there. Clean well kept with plenty of room per site

@IngridS1220BDD · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #58

Great private sites. Clean bathrooms.

@ShannonS994874 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #39

We always enjoy camping at Little Oak! We recommend getting to the lake before the boats venture out for the day. They will take up the entire shore line if they are able too!! We always enjoy 4square, corn hole, bike riding and just sitting by the fire!

@KarenW6722333 · Camped on May 30, 2025 at Campsite #6

Beautiful place our family has been coming to little oak campground for 30 years or more we love it we have never stayed in the first loop before this is a great loop to bathroom we're very clean .This campground is just beautiful from the forest to the lake and the gorgeous mountains in the back ground I love my smokey mountains TN.

@CathyF5A13184D · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #24

WE LOVE LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUNDTHE PLACE IS GREAT

@DebbieV4617378 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #5

Beautiful setting, well maintained. I wish the accessibility here was universal in all our parks and forests campgrounds. Hemlock site 005 is particularly lovely for hammock campers with multiple hang options.

@RandolphSAEF43 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #57

Nice campsite and clean resg and shower.

@EdP1739307 · Camped on Apr 27, 2025 at Campsite #41

If you are a first time visitor to the park be aware that the last 8 miles into the park is a narrow twisting road. Drive with caution. Dont forget your firewood and supplies. The closest store is about 20 miles away. Theres a good launching ramp If you are bringing a boat, Hemlock and Big Oak are the best loops for boaters. Easy riding inside the camp for bicycles and outside as well with minimal traffic on the paved and gravel roads. The Poplar loop has good cell service.

@JeffL9591550 · Camped on Apr 24, 2025 at Campsite #43

Great place to camp. I just wish all loops had been open. Very nice spots unavailable due to the loops not being open

@JulieM1485661 · Camped on Apr 16, 2025 at Campsite #38

We always love camping at little oak. It's quiet and peaceful and everyone is friendly.

@RichardE734484 · Camped on Sep 23, 2024 at Campsite #67

Site 67 is a convenient site for lake access. During latter Sept 2024 lake levels were below the normal operating guide which made getting kayaks in and out of the lake challenging. Site was a little on the small side for a travel trailer, but still workable. Cell access (AT&T) in this location is good. Had to leave after two nights due to hurricane Helene, Forest Service closed the campground. Thankfully for the region, TVA had been operating the reservoir below the normal levels, so adding 10 feet of water in about 3 days was possible.

@ChrisW1509692 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #58

Nice site with view of the Dam. Sunset was beautiful.

@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Aug 30, 2024 at Campsite #56

2 ceiling fans on the men's side of restrooms have been non working for over 3 months. These fans help oxygenate the stalls during hot showers. The steam is so overwhelming when you get finished showing, you are sweating more than when you first went in. There are ventilation ducts in the ceiling but these ducts are not visible when viewing top of roof, so.....what is THEIR purpose? Clean, regularly serviced and in good repair are the Forest Service Recreation Customer Service Standards quality service goals. I would like to see these fans fixed and so would others. THANKS!!

@vickiep1DADB70 · Camped on Aug 10, 2024 at Campsite #67

Love this campground. Bathrooms were clean. Nice beautiful quite campground. Cant wait to go back.

@VictoriaFC9E9B · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #12

Great place to get away. Kids playing, people laughing lots of joy.

@SteveB4787856 · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #6

We love this campground and have been camping here for over 30 years. We go during the week and avoid weekends because we are there for boating/fishing and don't like a crowded lake. We are also boondockers and don't care about utility hookups. Be aware there aren't any. There is potable water available and a good dump station. It is quiet during the week. I can't give a top rating because the central bathhbouse is in need of TLC and repairs. There is a good boat ramp available. Take everything you will need, it is a long drive to civilization. We will be going back soon.

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