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South Holston Lake

Boat, kayak, water-ski and fish the meandering shoreline of this TVA lake. Launch your watercraft from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s ramp on US 421 or from Little Oak Campground off Forest Road #87. You can camp near the water at Little Oak and Jacobs Creek Campgrounds.Observation Knob at TVA’s South Holston Dam is a great place to view the lake against thebackdrop of Holston Mountain. Look for bald eagles, reintroduced in the 1990s. Loons, buffleheads, mallards and ring-billed gulls…

  • Managed by: USDA Forest Service
  • Coordinates: 36.547339, -82.047768

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUND
  • Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)
  • Holston Mountain Area
  • TN 91 Scenic Drive
  • Keller Interpretive Center, Abingdon Muster Ground
  • Watauga Lake

Frequently asked questions

Is South Holston Lake reservable?

South Holston Lake is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is South Holston Lake?

See the map for South Holston Lake's exact location and directions.

How do I book a campsite at South Holston Lake?

Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.

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