Boat Ramps on Hiwassee River
Hiwassee River is a boating destination with 12 boat ramps across 5 cities. The highest-rated launch is Towee Creek Recreation Area, scoring 4.8/5 (22 Google reviews). 11 of the 12 ramps (92%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Hiwassee River has 12 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap in Tennessee, 11 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Towee Creek Recreation Area (4.8/5, 22 reviews). Launches are spread across 5 towns along the shore.
Live Water Conditions on Hiwassee River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 03565500 — OOSTANAULA CREEK NEAR SANFORD, TN · 9 mi from Hiwassee River
All Boat Ramps on Hiwassee River
- public
- Reliance, Tennesseepublic
- public
- Austral, Tennesseepublic
- Austral, Tennesseepublic
- Gibson Farm Subdivision, Tennesseepublic
- public
- Calhoun, Tennessee
- Patty, Tennesseepublic
- public
- Reliance, Tennesseepublic
- Austral, Tennesseepublic
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Towee Creek Recreation Area | — | Tennessee | 4.8/5 |
| 2 | Lost Creek Recreation Area | Reliance | Tennessee | 4.8/5 |
| 3 | Powerhouse Boat Ramp | — | Tennessee | 4.7/5 |
| 4 | Hiwassee Scenic River State Park Boat Ramp | Austral | Tennessee | 4.7/5 |
| 5 | Gee Creek Campground | Austral | Tennessee | 4.6/5 |
| 6 | B&B Marina, Paradise Point Restaurant, The Pavilion at B&B Restaurant | Gibson Farm Subdivision | Tennessee | 4.6/5 |
| 7 | Old Patty Bridge Access Area | — | Tennessee | — |
| 8 | Hiwassee River Boat Ramp | Calhoun | Tennessee | — |
| 9 | PATTY BRIDGE | Patty | Tennessee | — |
| 10 | Charleston Boat Ramp | — | Tennessee | — |
| 11 | TN State Park at Reliance | Reliance | Tennessee | — |
| 12 | Hwy 411 Bridge Ramp | Austral | Tennessee | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Hiwassee River?+
There are 12 boat ramps catalogued on Hiwassee River, including launches near Reliance, Austral, Gibson Farm Subdivision.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Hiwassee River?+
Lost Creek Recreation Area in Reliance is the highest-rated launch on Hiwassee River, scoring 4.8/5 based on 69 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Hiwassee River?+
Yes — 11 of the 12 launches on Hiwassee River are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.