Sullivan County Observation Knob Park is a picturesque destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a peaceful retreat in the beautiful mountains of Tennessee. Located at 553 Knob Park Rd, Bristol, TN 37620, this charming campground offers a unique blend of natural beauty and convenient facilities, making it an ideal choice for families, nature lovers, and adventure seekers alike.
The park is a haven for outdoor activities, offering opportunities for hiking, fishing, boating, and simply enjoying nature. Whether you're traveling with family or friends, Observation Knob Park provides a welcoming atmosphere and plenty of space to relax and unwind.
Sullivan County Observation Knob Park is more than just a campground—it's an experience. With its stunning natural beauty, affordable rates, and dedicated staff, it's no wonder this park continues to attract visitors year after year.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV water hookup
Hiking
Picnic tables
Public restroom
Public shower
Restroom
Running water
Swings
Tent sites
Camping fee
Debit cards
Credit cards
Good for kids
Good for kids birthday
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
On-site parking
Paid parking lot
Dogs allowed
Observation Knob Campground and Park is absolutely incredible!!! The entire place is gorgeous! The Park director Chris has done an exceptional job of making this a beautiful place to come and spend time with family and friends. The continous improvements are amazing and are adding to the experience for everybody! There truly isn't a bad campsite in this park. You have views of South Holston lake and the mountains, absolutely breathtaking!!!! I would highly recommend booking a stay at this campground, you definitely won't regret it!!!
We stayed here because they are part of Passport America. So we stayed for $18. My wife made the arrangements through Tammy. She was extremely nice. They were closing at 3pm and Tammy had told us we are in site A24. When we arrived, I was shocked that she would tell us to take that site. She knew we have a 40' motorhome. The site was on a 15 degree (minimum) slant! The sites all around 24 were wide open. I had to go to 3 different sites and plug in until I found one with the electric hooked up. It is a beautiful location. But all the sites are not even close to being level. And that includes the tent sites. The drive into the campground is tight. I have never seen a road so narrow. You literally have inches on each side of your rig before the tires are touching the paint. They are right on the water. It is very quiet. If I was given a site that was almost level, I'd stay here again for the $18.
We recently had a 4 day stay here and although our stay was less than ideal due to some camper issues and our 10 month old getting sick, the campground was great. Great view of the lake. A nice playground for kids. A new looking dog park. What staff we did interact with was very friendly and informative! The bathhouse was a little dated but the water was warm with good pressure. The bathhouse closest to our site only had one shower but we never once waited in line for a shower. There was not a public “beach” but you can swim in the lake. The only two draw backs we had was there was a lot of goose poop through the grassy areas and on the road which made it a little harder for kids to play in grass! (I understand geese live at lakes) The second draw was the road coming into the facility from I-81 was pretty narrow. Both issues are not the campgrounds fault. Hope this helps a future camper!! Happy Camping
Very friendly staff. Beautiful views of the mountains and south Holston lake. Rv sites right on the water. Great area for fishing. One downside, the dump station was under repair, so had to use the backup one and it was a little awkward trying to pull up to it.
I love this place! Beautiful, lake-front, spacey sites. 30 amp hookups. Water hookups. Sewer on grounds but not on sites. On South Holston Lake! Need some peace?