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Jacobs Creek Campground

27 sitesNo hookupsWaterside

Jacobs Creek Campground is a 27-site campground in Cherokee National Forest near Unicoi, Tennessee. There are no electric hookups, so plan to bring your own power.

Location
Unicoi, TN · Map and directions
Campsites
27 (9 tent-only)
Electric
There are no electric hookups
Water / sewer
No water hookups listed
Max RV length
Not listed
Pets
Not listed: check with the campground
Campfires
Not listed: check current fire restrictions
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Phone
(423) 735-1500

About Jacobs Creek Campground

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.

Description: Recreation.gov. Conditions change, so check the official page before you go.

What to bring to Jacobs Creek Campground

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Inflatable kayaks

Fits in the trunk and gets you out on the water.

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Inflatable paddle boards

Easy to pack for lake and river campgrounds.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Little Oak Campground

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Backbone Rock Campground

11 mi away

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Cardens Bluff Campground

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Beartree Campground

21 mi away

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Dennis Cove Campground

22 mi away

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Fox Creek Horse Camp

29 mi away

21 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 50 ftWaterside

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Frequently asked questions

Does Jacobs Creek Campground have electric hookups?

There are no electric hookups. Campers bring portable power stations or generators where allowed.

Can I reserve a site at Jacobs Creek Campground?

Yes, through Recreation.gov. Popular dates book up months ahead.