Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:48 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 — August 3
local timeWaning Gibbous (77% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Horseshoe Bend River Ramp
| Location | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Old Hickory- Cordell Hull Tailwaters |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 36.279487, -85.939175 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Smith |
Horseshoe Bend River Ramp is a public boat launch providing access to Old Hickory- Cordell Hull Tailwaters in Tennessee at coordinates 36.27949, -85.93918. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).
Horseshoe Bend River Ramp is a public boat launch on Old Hickory- Cordell Hull Tailwaters in Smith 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.
Related: boat launch in Smith • fishing access on Old Hickory- Cordell Hull Tailwaters • Tennessee boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Horseshoe Bend River Ramp
Is Horseshoe Bend River Ramp free to use?
Yes, Horseshoe Bend River Ramp is a public boat launch with free access in Tennessee.
What water does Horseshoe Bend River Ramp access?
Horseshoe Bend River Ramp provides boat launch access to Old Hickory- Cordell Hull Tailwaters in Tennessee.
How do I get to Horseshoe Bend River Ramp?
Horseshoe Bend River Ramp is located at coordinates 36.279487, -85.939175 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 1.8 mi of Horseshoe Bend River Ramp, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.