Fort Patrick Henry Lake is located on the Tennessee - Virginia border, between the cities of Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol. The lake was created in 1953 with the damming and impounding of the Holston River. Named after the local 18th-century fort, Patrick Henry, the area is rich in Native American and colonial history. Fort Patrick Henry Lake's close locality to many Tennessee cities, combined with its exceptional recreational opportunities, makes it the perfect place to take an RV rental. Access to the lake with a rental RV is made even easier with both Highway 36 and Highway 93 passing along its shores. Many campgrounds can be found peppered in around all three cities surrounding the lake, meaning camping with an RV here is simple.