Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:50 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 31
local timeWaning Gibbous (96% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Old Dam Ford
| Location | Lynchburg, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Elk River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 35.124157, -86.332305 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Moore |
Old Dam Ford is a public boat launch providing access to Elk River in Lynchburg, Tennessee at coordinates 35.12416, -86.33231. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).
Old Dam Ford is a public boat launch on Elk River in Lynchburg, Moore 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 ramp near Lynchburg • public launch in Moore • fishing access on Elk River • Tennessee boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Dam Ford
Is Old Dam Ford free to use?
Yes, Old Dam Ford is a public boat launch with free access in Lynchburg, Tennessee.
What water does Old Dam Ford access?
Old Dam Ford provides boat launch access to Elk River in Lynchburg, Tennessee.
How do I get to Old Dam Ford?
Old Dam Ford is located at coordinates 35.124157, -86.332305 in Lynchburg, 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 7.7 mi of Old Dam Ford, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.