Boat Ramps on French Broad River
French Broad River has 16 catalogued boat ramps spread across 2 states (North Carolina, Tennessee). The highest-rated launch is Barnard park and rec in Barnard, scoring 5.0/5. 10 of the 16 ramps (63%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
French Broad River has 16 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap across 2 states, 10 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Barnard park and rec in Barnard (5.0/5, 7 reviews). Launches are spread across 14 towns along the shore.
Live Water Conditions on French Broad River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 03455000 — FRENCH BROAD RIVER NEAR NEWPORT, TN · 5 mi from French Broad River
All Boat Ramps on French Broad River
- Barnard, North Carolina
- Hot Springs, North Carolinapublic
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Rosman, North Carolina
- Woodfin, North Carolina
- Asheville, North Carolina
- Marshall, North Carolinapublic
- Sevierville, Tennessee
- 9.Leadvale Boat Ramp★ 4.4Leadvale, Tennesseepublic
- Wolf Creek, Tennesseepublic
- Del Rio, Tennesseepublic
- Oldtown, Tennesseepublic
- Rankin, Tennesseepublic
- Union Grove, Tennesseepublic
- Leadvale, Tennesseepublic
- Knoxville, Tennesseepublic
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barnard park and rec | Barnard | North Carolina | 5.0/5 |
| 2 | Lover's Leap Hiking Trail | Hot Springs | North Carolina | 4.8/5 |
| 3 | Craven Street Bridge French Broad River Access | Asheville | North Carolina | 4.6/5 |
| 4 | Champion Park River Access | Rosman | North Carolina | 4.6/5 |
| 5 | Woodfin Riverside Park | Woodfin | North Carolina | 4.5/5 |
| 6 | French Broad River Greenway | Asheville | North Carolina | 3.0/5 |
| 7 | Barnard Park Boat Ramp | Marshall | North Carolina | — |
| 8 | Douglas Tailwater Campground | Sevierville | Tennessee | 4.5/5 |
| 9 | Leadvale Boat Ramp | Leadvale | Tennessee | 4.4/5 |
| 10 | Del Rio - US-25 Boat Ramp | Wolf Creek | Tennessee | 4.4/5 |
| 11 | French Broad Boat Launch | Del Rio | Tennessee | 4.2/5 |
| 12 | Hwy. 321 Bridge | Oldtown | Tennessee | — |
| 13 | Rankin Access Area | Rankin | Tennessee | — |
| 14 | Douglas Tailwater Access | Union Grove | Tennessee | — |
| 15 | Leadvale Access Area | Leadvale | Tennessee | — |
| 16 | Forks of the River | Knoxville | Tennessee | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on French Broad River?+
There are 16 boat ramps catalogued on French Broad River, including launches near Barnard, Hot Springs, Asheville.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on French Broad River?+
Barnard park and rec in Barnard is the highest-rated launch on French Broad River, scoring 5.0/5 based on 7 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on French Broad River?+
Yes — 10 of the 16 launches on French Broad River are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.