🌊 Center Hill Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish CleaningCourtesy Dock
Managed by Army Corps
Crystal clear water
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🌊 Cheatham Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Cumberland River
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🌊 Cherokee Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by TVA
East TN walleye lake
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🌊 Chickamauga Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish Cleaning
Managed by TVA
World-class bass fishing
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🌊 Chickamauga Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by TVA
Hamilton County
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🌊 Cordell Hull Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Cumberland River
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🌊 Dale Hollow Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
World record smallmouth caught here
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🌊 Douglas Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by TVA
Smoky Mountain area lake
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🌊 Fort Loudoun Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by TVA
Knoxville area
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🌊 Fort Patrick Henry Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by TVA
Sullivan County
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🌊 Hales Bar Lower
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Anchor Inn: Food, beer, bait, tackle. 423-942-5062
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🌊 Kentucky Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish CleaningFuel Dock
Managed by State
TN side of Kentucky Lake
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🌊 Melton Hill Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by TVA
Anderson County
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🌊 Norris Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingCourtesy Dock
Managed by TVA
First TVA dam, clear water
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🌊 Old Hickory Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Army Corps
Nashville area
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🌊 J. Percy Priest Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingCourtesy Dock
Managed by Army Corps
Nashville's backyard lake
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🌊 Pickwick Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer ParkingFish CleaningFuel Dock
Managed by State
Smallmouth bass paradise
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🌊 Pot House (TN
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Camping 200 yards down from Lodge
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🌊 Reelfoot Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Earthquake lake, crappie
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🌊 Sullivan's Landing (TN
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Convenience Store. Food, beer, bait, tackle.
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🌊 Tellico Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by TVA
Little Tennessee River
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🌊 Tims Ford Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by State
Franklin County
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🌊 Watauga Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by TVA
Mountain lake, clear water
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🌊 Watts Bar Lake
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by TVA
E TN bass and sauger
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🌊 Woods Reservoir
Concrete
RestroomsTrailer Parking
Managed by Air Force
Coffee County
📄 Details
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Frequently Asked Questions — Boat Ramps in Tennessee
How many public boat ramps are in Tennessee? ▼
RampFinder lists 1199 public boat ramps in Tennessee, including 1185 free launches. We continuously add new ramps as we discover them.
Are there free boat ramps in Tennessee? ▼
Yes! 1185 of our 1199 listed ramps in Tennessee are completely free to use. Many are maintained by county, city, or state agencies.
What are the most popular fishing waters in Tennessee? ▼
The most popular waters with boat ramps include , Chickamauga Lake, Douglas Lake, Watts Bar Lake, Norris Lake. Each offers public launch access for fishing and recreation.
Do I need a permit to launch a boat in Tennessee? ▼
Requirements vary by location. Some ramps are free, while state parks typically require entry fees. Always check local regulations. Many Army Corps of Engineers and municipal ramps are free to the public.