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Tennessee
Holston Mountain Area
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Inside Cherokee National Forest
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Holston Mountain Area
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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 MapHolston Mountain Area Guide
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