Located on Tennessee River in Chattanooga, 0.8 miles from Chattanooga. Rated 4.9/5 from 77 Google reviews. Public access.
The 10 Best Boat Ramps Near Chattanooga, TN (2026)
We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of Chattanooga by real boater reviews. The top pick: Erwin Marine Riverfront in Chattanooga, rated 4.9/5 from 77 Google reviews (0.8 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 10 waterbodies.
Located on Nickajack in Chattanooga, 4.0 miles from Chattanooga. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.8/5 across 259 Google reviews.
Located on Tennessee River in Chattanooga, 0.7 miles from Chattanooga. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 24,513 Google reviews. Public access.
★ 4.7/5 (24513)0.7 mi from ChattanoogaTennessee Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Tennessee River in Chattanooga, 1.0 miles from Chattanooga. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 7,612 Google reviews.
Located on North Chickamauga Creek in Chattanooga, 7.7 miles from Chattanooga. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 892 Google reviews.
Located on Black Creek in Chattanooga, 4.0 miles from Chattanooga. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 349 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Chickamauga Lake in Chattanooga, 5.9 miles from Chattanooga. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 245 Google reviews.
Located on Chickamauga Lake in Chattanooga, 5.4 miles from Chattanooga. Rated 4.7/5 from 90 Google reviews.
Located on Chickamauga Lake in Chattanooga, 8.5 miles from Chattanooga. Rated 4.7/5 from 69 Google reviews. Private facility — fees or membership may apply.
Located on Nickajack in Chattanooga, 4.7 miles from Chattanooga. Rated 4.7/5 from 45 Google reviews. Public access.
Complete Rankings: Top 25 Near Chattanooga
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erwin Marine Riverfront | Chattanooga | 4.9/5 | 77 | 0.8 mi |
| 2 | Riverpoint | Chattanooga | 4.8/5 | 259 | 4.0 mi |
| 3 | Tennessee Aquarium | Chattanooga | 4.7/5 | 24513 | 0.7 mi |
| 4 | Coolidge Park | Chattanooga | 4.7/5 | 7612 | 1.0 mi |
| 5 | Greenway Farms Dog Park | Chattanooga | 4.7/5 | 892 | 7.7 mi |
| 6 | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center | Chattanooga | 4.7/5 | 349 | 4.0 mi |
| 7 | TN Riverwalk at the Dam | Chattanooga | 4.7/5 | 245 | 5.9 mi |
| 8 | Sterchi Farm Trailhead | Chattanooga | 4.7/5 | 90 | 5.4 mi |
| 9 | Privateer Yacht Club | Chattanooga | 4.7/5 | 69 | 8.5 mi |
| 10 | River Park Boat Ramp | Chattanooga | 4.7/5 | 45 | 4.7 mi |
| 11 | Chickamauga Dam Day Use Area | Chattanooga | 4.6/5 | 1421 | 6.0 mi |
| 12 | Booker T. Washington State Park | Harrison | 4.6/5 | 1191 | 8.9 mi |
| 13 | Ritchie Hollow Trail | — | 4.6/5 | 96 | 5.9 mi |
| 14 | Island Cove Marina & Resort | Harrison | 4.5/5 | 973 | 12.3 mi |
| 15 | Rivermont Park | Chattanooga | 4.5/5 | 303 | 4.2 mi |
| 16 | Sullivan's Landing TWRA Boat Ramp | — | 4.5/5 | 55 | 8.7 mi |
| 17 | Boat Ramp,TVA Racoon Mnt. pump Station. | — | 4.5/5 | 44 | 6.1 mi |
| 18 | Boat Access Area | Signal Mountain | 4.4/5 | 65 | 5.5 mi |
| 19 | Booker T Washington Boat Ramp | Chattanooga city | 4.4/5 | 17 | 8.6 mi |
| 20 | T.V.A. Boat Ramp | Chattanooga city | 4.4/5 | 5 | 4.7 mi |
| 21 | Camp Jordan Park Concession | East Ridge | 4.3/5 | 149 | 7.3 mi |
| 22 | Big Ridge Yacht Club LLC | Chattanooga | 4.3/5 | 60 | 10.1 mi |
| 23 | Dixie Boat Ramp | Chattanooga city | 4.3/5 | 11 | 4.3 mi |
| 24 | Lakeshore Marina | Chattanooga | 4.2/5 | 196 | 6.8 mi |
| 25 | Lookout Winery & Venue | Haletown | 4.1/5 | 673 | 12.7 mi |
Chattanooga Boat Ramp FAQ
What is the best boat ramp near Chattanooga?▾
Erwin Marine Riverfront in Chattanooga is the highest-rated boat ramp near Chattanooga, with a 4.9/5 Google rating from 77 reviews, 0.8 miles from the city center on Tennessee River.
How many boat ramps are near Chattanooga?▾
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of Chattanooga, Tennessee. 11 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
What waterbodies can I launch on near Chattanooga?▾
Top-rated launches near Chattanooga put you on Tennessee River, Nickajack, North Chickamauga Creek, Black Creek, Chickamauga Lake and 5 more waterbodies.