Little Oak Recreation Area

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Trail Overview

Easy hike for scenic view of South Holston Lake and wildlife - maybe even bald eagles.

How to get there

From Kingsport, TN

1. Take I-26 North to Exit 69 (TN-394/Blountville).
2. Turn right/east onto TN-394 for 12 miles.
3. Turn right/SE on US-421 for 12 miles.
4. Turn right/south onto Camp Tom Howard Road for just under two miles.
5. Take left/south onto Big Creek Road for five miles.
6. 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.

Route Description

There are two trails in the Little Oak Recreation Area. Distance on right assumes you are walking both and returning to original parking spot.

Little Oak Mountain Trail 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.

Little Oak Trail 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

Being in wilderness-designated area and not heavily used, the trail may be a little overgrown but is well defined.

Fees, Permits, etc.

Little Oak Recreation Area is typically open May through November. Gate opens at 7 AM and closes at 10 PM.

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.

Misc. Information

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

Maps

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