Little Oak Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in Cherokee National Forest, near Bristol, Tennessee.
How it compares
- With 66 sites it is the #17 largest of 84 Tennessee campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 18 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 66 of 66 sites; campfires allowed on 66 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Abingdon ~14 mi, Asheville ~70 mi, Blacksburg ~103 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
Fire pitsGrillsLantern postsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers66 accessible sites
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Oak | 0.1 mi | 1.6 | USFS |
| Little Oak Mountain Trail | 0.2 mi | 1.1 | USFS |
| Josiah Hiking Trail | 1.1 mi | 2.3 | USFS |
| Josiah Horse Trail | 1.1 mi | 0.7 | USFS |
| Flatwoods Horse Trail | 1.5 mi | 12.4 | USFS |
| Flint Mill | 2.5 mi | 1.2 | USFS |
| Holston Mountain Trail | 2.6 mi | 7.3 | USFS |
| Short Spur | 3.5 mi | 1.5 | USFS |
| Jacobs Trail | 4.2 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Morrell Trail | 4.9 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
Mountain biking nearby
16.0 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Intermediate: 5.6 miUnrated: 10.4 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josiah Horse Trail | 1.1 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Flatwoods Horse Trail | 1.5 mi | 6.3 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Osceola Island Trail | 2.4 mi | 0.7 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Dam Builders Trail Loop | 2.5 mi | 2.9 | Blue | OSM | |
| Tailwater Trail | 2.8 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Dam Builders Trail Cut Through | 2.8 mi | 0.0 | OSM | ||
| Pemberton Trail Loop | 2.8 mi | 1.2 | Blue | OSM | |
| Yelling Trail Loop | 2.8 mi | 1.0 | Blue | OSM | |
| Holston Mountain Trail | 3.0 mi | 2.0 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Flint Mill Trail | 3.0 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Powerflite Trail | 3.0 mi | 0.5 | Blue | OSM | |
| Morrell Trail | 4.9 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBirdingBoatingCampingCanoeingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingInterpretive ProgramsJet SkiingKayakingMountain BikingNon-motorized BoatingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveStar GazingSwimmingTubingVisitor Center
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Creek Campground Cherokee National Forest |
4.4 | TN | — | 27 | — | — | — | Reserve | 7 (13.0 mi) |
| Forest camp site OpenStreetMap listing |
6.7 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 4 (16.1 mi) |
| Bristol Campground & Event Parking OpenStreetMap listing |
9.7 | TN | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Watauga Point Recreation Area Cherokee National Forest |
13.8 | TN | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 8 (12.7 mi) |
| Little Stoney Creek Campground Private campground |
14.3 | TN | Free | — | — | — | — | ? | 9 (14.6 mi) |
| Backbone Rock Campground Cherokee National Forest |
14.6 | TN | — | 11 | — | yes | yes | Reserve | 6 (26.7 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.