Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — Flood Advisory in effect.
- Advisory
- Flood Advisory
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:42 PM)
- Water level
- 2.46 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 Hiwassee River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 03565500 — OOSTANAULA CREEK NEAR SANFORD, TN · 9 mi from Hiwassee River
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Old Patty Bridge Access Area
| Location | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Hiwassee River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 35.203697, -84.652824 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Polk |
Old Patty Bridge Access Area is a public boat launch providing access to Hiwassee River in Tennessee at coordinates 35.20370, -84.65282. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).
Old Patty Bridge Access Area is a public boat launch on Hiwassee River in Polk 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Old Patty Bridge Access Area
Is Old Patty Bridge Access Area free to use?
Yes, Old Patty Bridge Access Area is a public boat launch with free access in Tennessee.
What water does Old Patty Bridge Access Area access?
Old Patty Bridge Access Area provides boat launch access to Hiwassee River in Tennessee.
How do I get to Old Patty Bridge Access Area?
Old Patty Bridge Access Area is located at coordinates 35.203697, -84.652824 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
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 6.3 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.