Boat Ramps on Nickajack
Nickajack is a boating destination with 21 boat ramps across 7 cities. The highest-rated launch is Riverpoint in Chattanooga, scoring 4.8/5 (259 Google reviews). 15 of the 21 ramps (71%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Nickajack has 21 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap in Tennessee, 15 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Riverpoint in Chattanooga (4.8/5, 259 reviews). Launches are spread across 7 towns along the shore.
Live Water Conditions on Nickajack
Updated 31 min agoSource: USGS station 03569008 — LOOKOUT CREEK AT MILE 2.6 NR WAUHATCHIE, TN · 6.5 mi from Nickajack
All Boat Ramps on Nickajack
- 1.Riverpoint★ 4.8Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Chattanooga, Tennesseepublic
- public
- public
- public
- public
- 7.Rivermont Park★ 4.5Chattanooga, Tennessee
- 8.T.V.A. Boat Ramp★ 4.4Chattanooga city, Tennessee
- public
- public
- Rankin Cove, Tennesseepublic
- 12.Dixie Boat Ramp★ 4.3Chattanooga city, Tennesseepublic
- Haletown, Tennessee
- Rankin Cove, Tennesseepublic
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- New Hope, Tennessee
- public
- Haletown, Tennesseepublic
- Signal Mountain, Tennesseepublic
- Ladds, Tennesseepublic
- public
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverpoint | Chattanooga | Tennessee | 4.8/5 |
| 2 | River Park Boat Ramp | Chattanooga | Tennessee | 4.7/5 |
| 3 | Nickajack Cave Wildlife Refuge | — | Tennessee | 4.6/5 |
| 4 | Shellmound Campground | — | Tennessee | 4.6/5 |
| 5 | Sullivan's Landing TWRA Boat Ramp | — | Tennessee | 4.5/5 |
| 6 | Shellmound Boat Ramp | — | Tennessee | 4.5/5 |
| 7 | Rivermont Park | Chattanooga | Tennessee | 4.5/5 |
| 8 | T.V.A. Boat Ramp | Chattanooga city | Tennessee | 4.4/5 |
| 9 | Nickajack Tailwaters Boat Ramp | — | Tennessee | 4.4/5 |
| 10 | Macedonia Boat Ramp | — | Tennessee | 4.4/5 |
| 11 | Marion County Park | Rankin Cove | Tennessee | 4.4/5 |
| 12 | Dixie Boat Ramp | Chattanooga city | Tennessee | 4.3/5 |
| 13 | Lookout Winery & Venue | Haletown | Tennessee | 4.1/5 |
| 14 | Marion County Park | Rankin Cove | Tennessee | — |
| 15 | Fry Center | Chattanooga | Tennessee | — |
| 16 | Nickajack Powerhouse | New Hope | Tennessee | — |
| 17 | Sullivan's Landing (TN River) | — | Tennessee | — |
| 18 | Hales Bar Lower (TN River) | Haletown | Tennessee | — |
| 19 | SUCK CREEK | Signal Mountain | Tennessee | — |
| 20 | TVA Seredino Ramp | Ladds | Tennessee | — |
| 21 | Nickajack Dam | — | Tennessee | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Nickajack?+
There are 21 boat ramps catalogued on Nickajack, including launches near Chattanooga, Chattanooga city, Rankin Cove.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Nickajack?+
Riverpoint in Chattanooga is the highest-rated launch on Nickajack, scoring 4.8/5 based on 259 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Nickajack?+
Yes — 15 of the 21 launches on Nickajack are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.