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Jacobs Creek Campground (Tn)

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Jacobs Creek Campground has closed for the season.  Jacobs Creek Campground is situated along the shores of beautiful South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee, at an elevation of 1,730 ft.  With a view of miles of undeveloped shoreline and the water, the campsites at Jacobs Creek Campground are a relaxing way to spend your vacation. There are 27 available campsites, 23 of which are reservable, including warm showers in the campground. Campground hosts are available on site to answer your questions.  There is a Day-Use area adjacent to the Campground with a designated beach area.  </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Fishing is a popular activity for campers at Jacobs Creek.  There is a boat launch a few miles down the road along Hwy 421.  A few campsites have easy access to the lake shore.  Children and adults enjoy riding their bikes on the roads between camping loops. There is also a day-use area adjacent to the campground for swimming and picnicking. There is an array of wildflowers to enjoy throughout the season, as well as resident deer and turkey and other natural wonders for the naturalist in your group.  Jacobs Creek Shooting Range is about 1 mile outside the campground.  </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>There are a total of 29 campsites, 27 of which are available, within three loops.  Some sites are right along the water, and some sites are away from the water.  The campground has flush toilets and showers.  Each site is non-electric, and contains a table, fire ring and lantern holder.  Some sites can accommodate a travel trailer, while some sites are tent only.  There is a boat launch a few miles down the road along Hwy 421.  </p>

<p><a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd910911.pdf" rel="nofollow"><strong>Jacobs Creek Recreation Area Map</strong></a> </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>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.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Jacobs Creek Campground is within 30 minutes of Bristol, Tennessee, and nearby Bristol Motor Speedway. Backbone Rock Recreation Area is approximately 30 minutes away up beautiful Shady Valley, and just five minutes past Backbone Rock is Damascus, Virginia. Little Oak Campground is 25 minutes away for another campground option along South Holston Lake.  </p>

Jacobs Creek Campground has closed for the season.  Jacobs Creek Campground is situated along the shores of beautiful South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee, at an elevation of 1,730 ft.  With a view of miles of undeveloped shoreline and the water, the campsites at Jacobs Creek Campground are a relaxing way to spend your vacation. There are 27 available campsites, 23 of which are reservable, including warm showers in the campground. Campground hosts are available on site to answer your questions.  There is a Day-Use area adjacent to the Campground with a designated beach area.

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