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Cottonport WMA/Access Area Boat Ramp

Launch Conditions

Good to launch

Conditions look good for launching.

Advisories
None active
Daylight
Sunset 7:56 PM
Water level
2.38 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 Chickamauga

Updated 1 hr ago
Gage Height
2.38ft
Streamflow
0.27cfs

Source: USGS station 03566535NORTH CHICKAMAUGA CR AT MILE STRAIGHT, TN · 14.2 mi from Chickamauga

Launch Light & Moon — July 12

local time
First Light
5:04 AM
Sunrise
5:33 AM
Sunset
7:56 PM
Last Light
8:25 PM

Waning Crescent (5% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.

Location

Quick Facts: Cottonport WMA/Access Area

Quick facts about Cottonport WMA/Access Area
LocationTennessee
WaterbodyChickamauga
Access TypePublic - Free
Coordinates35.488317, -84.881834
HoursCheck on site
CountyRhea

Cottonport WMA/Access Area is a public boat launch providing access to Chickamauga in Tennessee at coordinates 35.48832, -84.88183. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).

Cottonport WMA/Access Area is a public boat launch on Chickamauga in Rhea 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.

Related: boat launch in Rhea • fishing access on Chickamauga • Tennessee boat launch

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cottonport WMA/Access Area

Is Cottonport WMA/Access Area free to use?

Yes, Cottonport WMA/Access Area is a public boat launch with free access in Tennessee.

What water does Cottonport WMA/Access Area access?

Cottonport WMA/Access Area provides boat launch access to Chickamauga in Tennessee.

How do I get to Cottonport WMA/Access Area?

Cottonport WMA/Access Area is located at coordinates 35.488317, -84.881834 in 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

6 additional boat launches are located within 5.3 mi of Cottonport WMA/Access Area, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.

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