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South Holston Lake / Camp Tom Howard

Sullivan County · Rural / Lakeside

South Holston Lake / Camp Tom Howard

Rural lakeside enclave on South Holston Lake — Bristol's most remote residential area with marinas, boating, and world-class tailwater trout fishing.

South Holston Lake (7,580 acres TVA reservoir) World-class smallmouth bass and tailwater trout fishing Cherokee National Forest adjacency

Quick Facts

ZIP37620
CategoryRural / Lakeside
Platted1950
Main CorridorBristol Caverns Highway (US-421) / Lakeview Dock Road
CountySullivan County

At A Glance

Walkability2/100
Commute20 minutes
InterstateI-81 Exit 74, 7 mi
VibeRemote lakeside rural living for serious outdoor enthusiasts
Best ForAnglers, boaters, retirees seeking rural lake lifestyle, vacation home buyers

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Location

Located approximately 6–8 miles east of downtown Bristol along the Bristol Caverns Highway (US-421), extending to the South Holston Dam area and surrounding Cherokee National Forest boundaries.

Open South Holston Lake / Camp Tom Howard in Google Maps →36.5580° N, 82.0400° W · ZIP 37620

Character

Rural residential community with an outdoor recreation identity. Marinas including Friendship Marina, Lake View Dock, and Painter Creek Marina provide boating infrastructure. The Camp Tom Howard area is the most established community node.

History

TVA constructed South Holston Dam in the 1940s, creating the reservoir and establishing the current lake community. Recreational development followed in the postwar era.

Schools

Elementary
Various Bristol City Schools elementaries
Bristol Tennessee City Schools
Middle
Bristol Tennessee Middle School
Bristol Tennessee City Schools
High
Tennessee High School
Bristol Tennessee City Schools

Ratings from the South Carolina School Report Card (state Department of Education) — not third-party aggregators.

Nearby Retail & Dining

  • Lake View Dock / Painter Creek Marina — Marina restaurants and convenience stores at lake access points (within area)

Healthcare & Essentials

  • Bristol Regional Medical Center Hospital (9 mi)
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