Editing Little Oak Recreation Area

{{Park
|Park Type=Recreation Area
|Park Website=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cherokee/recarea/?recid=34922
|Trail Map Link=https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cherokee/recarea/?recid=34922
|Entrance Fee=2.00
|Entrance Fee Type=per vehicle
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Geocaching, Fishing
|Features=Vistas, Lakes
|Park Amenities=Beaches
|Lodging Types=Campground, Group Campground
|Camping Amenities=Dump station, Showers
|City=Bristol
|Area=270 acres
|Operated By=Cherokee National Forest
|Main Location=36.5191, -82.0563
}}
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==Park Overview==
Easy hike for scenic view of South Holston Lake and wildlife - maybe even bald eagles.

== How to get there ==
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From Kingsport, TN
#Take I-26 North to Exit 69 (TN-394/Blountville).
#Turn right/east onto TN-394 for 12 miles.   
#Turn right/SE on US-421 for 12 miles.
#Turn right/south onto Camp Tom Howard Road for just under two miles.  
#Take left/south onto Big Creek Road for five miles.
#Turn right onto Little Oak Road and continue towards the campground (reached in couple of miles).
Parking for trails is at the pay station near the entrance to the recreation area.
For auto GPS, address is 1051 Little Oak Road Bristol, TN 37620.

== Park Trails ==
There are two trails in the Little Oak Recreation Area.  Distance on right assumes you are walking both and returning to original parking spot.
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<u>Little Oak Mountain Trail</u> - Trail #601 is a ~1.5 mile loop with spur to scenic overlook of South Holston Lake.  The first part of the trail is moderately steep to the crest of Little Oak Mountain, but the rest is relatively level and easy walking.  Take a camera for photos of wildlife and scenic views. Trail is marked with signs. 

<u>Little Oak Trail</u> - Trail #52 is an easy 1.4 mile (each way) walk along the shore of South Holston Lake around the edge of the recreation area. It can be busy at times since by the campgrounds.  Trail is from the entrance station over to the north side of the peninsula as marked with trail signs.

== Typical Conditions ==
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Moderately heavy usage keeps the trail worn.  Can be some blowdowns or growth as limited formal maintenance.

==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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Rock Creek Campground is open May 1 through November 1.  Campground gates are closed from 10 PM until 7 AM.  If closed, then add a mile to hike in from the main gate.  Day use area fee is $2 per car. Permit must be visibly displayed in vehicle.  Wilderness designated area, thus group size is limited to 14 people.


== Misc. Information ==
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Located in Cherokee National Forest, Watagua Ranger Station - Telephone (423) 735-1500.

Dogs are allowed, but must remain on a 6 ft or shorter leash.

==Gallery==
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Little Oak Trail
|Trail Distance=1.4 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Marking=Signs
|Trail Highlight=FS #52 - along shore of South Holston Lake
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Little Oak Mountain Trail
|Trail Distance=1.5 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Marking=Signs
|Trail Highlight=FS #601 - Loop with spur to scenic overlook
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{{Map Marker
|Icon Type=Campground
|Marker Title=Campground
|Marker Location=36.519538, -82.060816
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 ==Fees, Permits, etc. ==
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-Little Oak Recreation Area is typically open May  through November.  Gate opens at 7 AM and closes at 10 PM.
+Rock Creek Campground is open May 1 through November 1.  Campground gates are closed from 10 PM until 7 AM.  If closed, then add a mile to hike in from the main gate.  Day use area fee is $2 per car. Permit must be visibly displayed in vehicle.  Wilderness designated area, thus group size is limited to 14 people.
-Day use $2 per vehicle.
-Camping is $12 per site (May-September). Limited facility loop is $6 (March-April, October-December only)
-State fishing license required.  Commonly caught in South Holston Lake are pan fish, bass, and catfish.
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