McKay Park Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:53 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 23
local timeWaxing Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: McKay Park
| Location | Appalachian, Alabama |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Highland Lake |
| Access Type | Public |
| Rating | 4.1/5 (18 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 33.903202, -86.407154 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Blount County |
McKay Park is a boat launch providing access to Highland Lake in Appalachian, Alabama at coordinates 33.90320, -86.40715. Rated 4.1/5 based on 18 Google reviews.
McKay Park is a boat launch on Highland Lake in Appalachian, Blount County, Alabama. 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 McKay Park
How is McKay Park rated?
McKay Park has a 4.1 out of 5 rating based on 18 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does McKay Park access?
McKay Park provides boat launch access to Highland Lake in Appalachian, Alabama.
How do I get to McKay Park?
McKay Park is located at coordinates 33.903202, -86.407154 in Appalachian, Alabama. 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 McKay Park includes 6 other public boat ramps within 9.5 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.