Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:47 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — July 24
local timeWaxing Gibbous (73% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park
| Location | Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Fort Loudoun Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.4/5 (105 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 35.963481, -83.896948 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Knox County |
Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park is a public boat launch providing access to Fort Loudoun Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee at coordinates 35.96348, -83.89695. Rated 4.4/5 based on 105 Google reviews.
Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park is a public boat launch on Fort Loudoun Lake in Knoxville, Knox 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 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 Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park
Is Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park free to use?
Yes, Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park is a public boat launch with free access in Knoxville, Tennessee.
How is Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park rated?
Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park has a 4.4 out of 5 rating based on 105 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park access?
Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park provides boat launch access to Fort Loudoun Lake in Knoxville, Tennessee.
How do I get to Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park?
Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park is located at coordinates 35.963481, -83.896948 in Knoxville, 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
The area surrounding Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park includes 6 other public boat ramps within 5.4 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.