Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)
Jacobs Creek Campground (TN) is a national forest campground in Tennessee. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Tennessee
- Coordinates
- 36.56138, -82.00019
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Kayaking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 423-735-1500
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)
Overview PLEASE NOTE: AS THE HURRICANE BANNER DESCRIBES, JACOBS CREEK CAMPGROUND AND DAY-USE AREA IS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. READ THE NEED TO KNOW SECTION (LOCATED UNDER FACILITY INFORMATION TAB) FOR FURTHER DETAILS. PLEASE READ IT BEFORE MAKING ANY RESERVATIONS. 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. Recreation 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. Facilities There are a total of 29 campsites, 27 of which are available, within three loops. Some sit
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Hungry Mother State Park · 34 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 11 mi
- Low clearances
- 2 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 39 designated routes (66 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Creek Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Jacobs Creek Campground | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| A.T. Double Springs Shelter | National forest camping area | 3.7 mi | — | — |
| Little Oak Campground | Private campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| Little Oak Campground | National forest campground | 4.5 mi | — | — |
| A.T. Abington Gap Shelter | National forest camping area | 5.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.