Outdoors & Nature

Sunset Pontoon Cruise on South Holston Lake

South Holston Lake includes many of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia’s most scenic vistas. It is the largest and longest lake in the area and features spectacular views of Holston Mountain, the peaks of which stretch over 2,000 feet from lake level. South Holston Lake is the northernmost Tennessee Valley Authority lake with its dam built in 1950. The 7,580-acre lake includes 73% of shoreline on national forest land making it a quiet and majestic treat for visitors. It is always a favorite among boaters. Wildlife on the South Holston is abundant including bald eagles, ospreys, hawks,