Recreation area

Holston Mountain Area

Cherokee National Forest · Tennessee — managed by USDA Forest Service

First-come, first-served — no online reservations

About this campground

Holston Mountain provides a scenic backdrop for South Holston Lake and is a venue for boating, water skiing, swimming, fishing and horseback riding. A horse trail complex winds for more than 30 miles along both sides of Holston Mountain.  Visit the scenic Blue Hole waterfall located off TN Highway 91. Camp on the lakeshore at Jacob’s Creek and Little Oak Recreation Areas. Holston Mountain Area Map Holston Mountain Area Guide

Elevation
1,965 ft
Contact
1111111111
Cherokee National Forest office

Activities

  • BOATING
  • CAMPING
  • FISHING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • PICNICKING
  • SWIMMING

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.