Boat Launches in Tennessee

Boat launch access

Launching a boat in Tennessee

Angling Hubs maps 736 boat launches in Tennessee across 190 named waters. 575 are public access, and 161 are semi-private, so access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders. Every launch on this page carries its coordinates, so you can route to the ramp rather than to the lake.

Busiest waters in Tennessee

• Tennessee River - Kentucky Lake (68)
• Cumberland River - Old Hickory Lake (42)
• Stones River - J. Percy Priest Lake (27)
• Tennessee River - Watts Bar Lake (27)
• Cumberland River - Lake Barkley (26)
• Tennessee River - Chickamauga Lake (26)
• Holston River - Cherokee Lake (22)
• Caney Fork River - Center Hill Lake (20)
• Tennessee River - Fort Loudoun Lake (20)
• French Broad River - Douglas Lake (16)
• Clinch River - Norris Lake (15)
• Tennessee River - Nickajack Lake (15)

Common questions about Tennessee boat launches

How many public boat launches are there in Tennessee?

Angling Hubs maps 736 boat launches in Tennessee across 190 named waters. 575 are public access and 161 are semi-private, meaning access may be limited to residents, members or permit holders.

Which waters in Tennessee have the most boat launches?

By mapped launch count: Tennessee River - Kentucky Lake (68), Cumberland River - Old Hickory Lake (42), Stones River - J. Percy Priest Lake (27), Tennessee River - Watts Bar Lake (27) and Cumberland River - Lake Barkley (26). Counts are the number of separate ramps on each water, not the number of lanes.

Is there a fee to use boat launches in Tennessee?

Launch fees are set by whoever manages the ramp, and Angling Hubs does not hold fee data for Tennessee yet, so check the managing agency or marina before you tow. Ramps marked semi-private may also require a permit or membership.