Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:55 PM)
- Water level
- 2.09 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Cherokee Lake
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 03528000 — CLINCH RIVER ABOVE TAZEWELL, TN · 10.7 mi from Cherokee Lake
Launch Light & Moon — July 2
local timeWaning Gibbous (94% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Cardinal Cove Resort, Inc.
| Location | Big Q Estates, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Cherokee Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 36.261907, -83.414104 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Grainger |
Cardinal Cove Resort, Inc. is a public boat launch providing access to Cherokee Lake in Big Q Estates, Tennessee at coordinates 36.26191, -83.41410. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).
Cardinal Cove Resort, Inc. is a public boat launch on Cherokee Lake in Big Q Estates, Grainger County, Tennessee. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardinal Cove Resort, Inc.
Is Cardinal Cove Resort, Inc. free to use?
Yes, Cardinal Cove Resort, Inc. is a public boat launch with free access in Big Q Estates, Tennessee.
What water does Cardinal Cove Resort, Inc. access?
Cardinal Cove Resort, Inc. provides boat launch access to Cherokee Lake in Big Q Estates, Tennessee.
How do I get to Cardinal Cove Resort, Inc.?
Cardinal Cove Resort, Inc. is located at coordinates 36.261907, -83.414104 in Big Q Estates, Tennessee. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 2.5 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.