outdoor
Jacob's Creek Recreation Area
Cherokee NF camping and lake access on South Holston Lake
Bristol, Tennessee
- City
- Bristol
- Cell signal
- weak signal
- Admission
- See website for pricing
Jacob's Creek Recreation Area is a U.S. Forest Service campground and day-use site on South Holston Lake within Cherokee National Forest. Walk-in tent and RV sites, a boat launch, a swimming beach, and lakefront picnic areas. A popular base camp for South Holston Lake fishing, paddling, and weekend lake days.
Visit Info
may-oct: Open daily
nov-apr: Closed
Jacob's Creek Rd (Cherokee National Forest), Bristol, TN 37620
Parking: $5 day-use; camping fees separate.
Visitor Tips
- ›Reservations via recreation.gov
- ›No electricity at most sites
- ›Quiet hours strictly enforced
Stay near this stop
Turn this into an overnight trip.
These places to stay are closest to Jacob's Creek Recreation Area. Use them as your base, then add nearby food, trails, and events.
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What to know before you go
- Access
- Accessible parking and restrooms at developed sites.
- Parking
- $5 day-use; camping fees separate.
- Cell signal
- Weak / patchy cell signal — download offline maps before you go
- Tips
- Reservations via recreation.gov
- No electricity at most sites
- Quiet hours strictly enforced
Pair this with
Pair Jacob's Creek Recreation Area with Observation Knob Park.
Within 6 miles, you can chain these into a half-day without driving back.
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Verified 2026-05-21 · next review 2026-08-19