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Whitaker Hollow Park

South Holsten Lake • South Fork Holston River • South Fork Holston River - South Holston Lake

Source: virginia_department_of_wildlife_resources Updated 1 year ago

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City: Abingdon, VA
County: Washington County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.64672730, -81.92278756
25255 Whitaker Hollow Rd, Abingdon, VA 24211, USA
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S F Holston River near Damascus, VA 2.7 mi away
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M F Holston River near Meadowview, VA 4.6 mi away
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About This Access Site
Whitaker Hollow Park boat ramp provides convenient access to the headwaters of South Holston Lake in southwest Virginia. This large TVA reservoir offers excellent opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and motorized boating. The ramp is located off Route 722, a short drive from Interstate 81.

South Holston Lake is known for its meandering shoreline and scenic mountain backdrop. The lake stretches over 7,600 acres, with ample room for water sports, fishing, and exploring the coves and inlets. Nearby campgrounds at Backbone Rock and Jacobs Creek offer options for overnight stays. Boaters should be aware of the lake's size and potential for wind and waves, and exercise appropriate caution. Overall, Whitaker Hollow is a great launching point to enjoy the natural beauty of South Holston Lake.
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Boat, kayak, water-ski and fish the meandering shoreline of this TVA lake. Launch your watercraft from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s ramp on US 421 or from Little Oak Campground off Forest Road #87. You can camp near the water at Little Oak and Jacobs Creek Campgrounds.Observation Knob at TVA’s South Holston Dam is a great place to view the lake against thebackdrop of Holston...

Boat, kayak, water-ski and fish the meandering shoreline of this TVA lake. Launch your watercraft from Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency’s ramp on US 421 or from Little Oak Campground off Forest Road #87. You can camp near the water at Little Oak and Jacobs Creek Campgrounds.Observation Knob at TVA’s South Holston Dam is a great place to view the lake against thebackdrop of Holston Mountain. Look for bald eagles, reintroduced in the 1990s. Loons, buffleheads, mallards and ring-billed gulls are among the area’s waterfowl species.

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Nearby Campgrounds (2 within 10 miles)
BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)
On-site Reservable