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Boat Ramps in Tennessee

Discover 792 public boat launches, ramps, and marina access points throughout Tennessee. Find the perfect launch site for your next boating adventure.

792
Total Boat Ramps
Hamilton County
33 ramps - Most in County
103
Counties Covered

Tennessee Boating - TVA Lakes and Connected Waterways

Tennessee sits squarely in TVA country, and that means an extraordinary network of reservoirs built through the mid-20th century across the Tennessee River system and its tributaries. Chickamauga, Nickajack, Kentucky, Barkley, Pickwick, Wheeler, Wilson, Guntersville, Watts Bar, Fort Loudoun, Douglas, Cherokee, Norris, and more - the list of major TVA lakes in Tennessee is longer than some states' entire lake inventories.
This gives Tennessee boaters access to a connected waterway system that can genuinely be navigated by trailering or moving through the lock and dam infrastructure. The Tennessee River is navigable by large vessels from Knoxville all the way to where it joins the Ohio River in Kentucky. Understanding how to use the TVA locks adds a dimension to Tennessee boating that flatwater-only states don't offer.
The reservoirs vary considerably in character. The main river reservoirs have boat traffic, marinas, and well-developed infrastructure. The tributary lakes like Norris, Douglas, and Cherokee have clearer water and a more removed character. Norris in particular, the oldest TVA dam, has a reputation for water quality and beautiful scenery in the upper end away from the dam.
Percy Priest Lake and Old Hickory Lake in the Nashville area serve the metro population and are busy during warm weather months. Old Hickory connects to the Cumberland River system and allows river running in addition to lake boating.
Tennessee requires boater education for operators under 12 and has active law enforcement on the major reservoirs, particularly around holiday weekends. TVA ramps are generally free and well-maintained.

Complete Guide to Boating in Tennessee

Discover the best boat ramps, popular water bodies, boating regulations, and essential information for Tennessee.

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Featured Boat Ramps in Tennessee

Browse by County

Hamilton County

33 ramps

Stewart County

31 ramps

Roane County

28 ramps

Davidson County

27 ramps

Sumner County

24 ramps

Jefferson County

21 ramps

DeKalb County

21 ramps

Wilson County

21 ramps

Grainger County

20 ramps

Hardin County

19 ramps

Campbell County

19 ramps

Knox County

18 ramps

Benton County

17 ramps

Blount County

17 ramps

Rhea County

16 ramps

Franklin County

15 ramps

Henry County

15 ramps

Meigs County

15 ramps

Smith County

14 ramps

Anderson County

14 ramps

Loudon County

14 ramps

Rutherford County

13 ramps

Claiborne County

13 ramps

Hawkins County

12 ramps

Marion County

12 ramps

Pickett County

12 ramps

Polk County

12 ramps

Decatur County

12 ramps

Clay County

12 ramps

Sullivan County

11 ramps

Carter County

11 ramps

Union County

10 ramps

Jackson County

10 ramps

Maury County

10 ramps

Montgomery County

9 ramps

Lake County

9 ramps

Hamblen County

9 ramps

Warren County

8 ramps

Monroe County

8 ramps

Cheatham County

8 ramps

Henderson County

7 ramps

Humphreys County

7 ramps

White County

6 ramps

Hardeman County

6 ramps

Haywood County

6 ramps

Polk

6 ramps

Coffee County

5 ramps

Clay

5 ramps

DeKalb

5 ramps

Davidson

5 ramps

Sevier County

4 ramps

Greene County

4 ramps

Cocke County

4 ramps

Scott County

4 ramps

Putnam County

4 ramps

Giles County

4 ramps

Lawrence County

4 ramps

Obion County

4 ramps

Sumner

4 ramps

Wilson

4 ramps

Bradley County

3 ramps

Moore County

3 ramps

Wayne County

3 ramps

Sullivan

3 ramps

Cheatham

3 ramps

Jackson

3 ramps

Carter

3 ramps

Cumberland County

2 ramps

Marshall County

2 ramps

Bedford County

2 ramps

Tipton County

2 ramps

Hancock County

2 ramps

Van Buren County

2 ramps

Trousdale County

2 ramps

Robertson County

2 ramps

Lauderdale County

2 ramps

Gibson County

2 ramps

Shelby County

2 ramps

Johnson County

2 ramps

Monroe

2 ramps

Smith

2 ramps

Stewart

2 ramps

Rutherford

2 ramps

Johnson

2 ramps

Fentress County

1 ramp

Fayette County

1 ramp

Dickson County

1 ramp

Bledsoe County

1 ramp

Hickman County

1 ramp

Lincoln County

1 ramp

Grundy County

1 ramp

Madison County

1 ramp

Carroll County

1 ramp

Weakley County

1 ramp

McMinn County

1 ramp

Washington County

1 ramp

Trigg County

1 ramp

Houston County

1 ramp

Perry County

1 ramp

Blount

1 ramp

McCreary

1 ramp

Pickett

1 ramp

Cocke

1 ramp

About Boating in Tennessee

Tennessee offers excellent boating opportunities with 792 boat ramps across the state. Whether you're looking to launch on lakes, rivers, or coastal waters, our directory helps you find the perfect access point for your watercraft.

Finding the Right Boat Ramp

When selecting a boat ramp in Tennessee, consider these factors:

  • Number of launch lanes to avoid congestion during peak times
  • Parking availability for vehicles and boat trailers
  • Launch fees - many public ramps are free to use
  • Ramp surface condition (concrete, asphalt, or gravel)
  • Hours of operation and seasonal accessibility
  • Nearby amenities like restrooms, fish cleaning stations, and bait shops

Explore All Ramps Below

Browse our complete directory of boat ramps in Tennessee below. Use the filters to narrow your search by county or specific features you need.

Sugar Tree

Provides access to Little Emory River – Watts Bar Lake. Located in Holiday Shores, TN. Public access.

Gallaher

Provides access to Clinch River. Located in Chestnut Hills, TN. Public access.

New Hope

Provides access to Tennessee River – Watts Bar Lake. Located in Roane County. Public access.

Johnston Creek

Provides access to Tennessee River – Watts Bar Lake. Located in Roane County. Public access.

Mourneys Cove

Provides access to Tennessee River – Watts Bar Lake. Located in Roane County. Public access.

Browns Chapel

Provides access to Bullett Branch – Watts Bar Lake. Located in New Hope, TN. Public access.

Bell Cove

Provides access to Tennessee River – Watts Bar Lake. Located in Sequoyah Shores, TN. Public access.

Old Rockwood

Provides access to Tennessee River – Watts Bar Lake. Located in Roane County. Public access.

Stamp Creek

Provides access to Tennessee River – Watts Bar Lake. Located in Laurel Bluff, TN. Public access.

Shady Grove

Provides access to Tennessee River – Fort Loudoun Lake. Located in Loudon County. Public access.

Lake View

Provides access to Tennessee River – Fort Loudoun Lake. Located in Waterhaven, TN. Public access.

Gallagher Creek

Provides access to Tennessee River – Fort Loudoun Lake. Located in Friendsville, TN. Public access.

Unita

Provides access to Tennessee River – Fort Loudoun Lake. Located in Unitia, TN. Public access.

Hog Back Ridge

Provides access to Tennessee River – Watts Bar Lake. Located in Cove Point, TN. Public access.

Shady Grove

Provides access to Tennessee River – Watts Bar Lake. Located in Chapman Grove, TN. Public access.

Brodies Landing

Provides access to Tennessee River – Kentucky Lake. Located in Decatur County. Public access.

Suck Creek

Provides access to Tennessee River – Nickajack Lake. Located in Chattanooga, TN. Public access.

Harrison

Provides access to Tennessee River – Chickamauga Lake. Located in Harrison, TN. Public access.

Highway 18

Provides access to Hatchie River. Located in Hardeman County. Semi-Private access.

Hatchie River

Provides access to Hatchie River. Located in Haywood County. Public access.

Highway 54

Provides access to Hatchie River. Located in Tipton County. Public access.

Bennett’s Lake

Provides access to Tennessee River – Nickajack Lake. Located in Marion County. Public access.

Miller Island

Provides access to Clinch River. Located in Norris Municipal Limits, TN. Public access.

Pond Creek

Provides access to Tennessee River – Watts Bar Lake. Located in Paint Rock, TN. Public access.

Caney Creek

Provides access to Holston River – Cherokee Lake. Located in Hawkins County. Public access.

Hwy 25E

Provides access to Holston River – Cherokee Lake. Located in Bean Station, TN. Public access.

Sneedville

Provides access to Clinch River. Located in Sneedville, TN. Public access.

Yellow Creek

Provides access to Sandy Creek – Pickwick Lake. Located in Hardin County. Public access.

Sunset Court

Provides access to Reelfoot Lake. Located in Obion County. Public access.

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