Pioneer Landing Campground
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:40 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 25
local timeWaxing Gibbous (82% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Pioneer Landing Campground
| Location | Dry Hill, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Watauga Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (47 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.315127, -81.947395 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Johnson County |
| Phone | (423) 297-5604 |
Pioneer Landing Campground is a public boat launch providing access to Watauga Lake in Dry Hill, Tennessee at coordinates 36.31513, -81.94740. Rated 4.7/5 based on 47 Google reviews.
Pioneer Landing Campground is a public boat launch on Watauga Lake in Dry Hill, Johnson 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 Pioneer Landing Campground
Is Pioneer Landing Campground free to use?
Yes, Pioneer Landing Campground is a public boat launch with free access in Dry Hill, Tennessee.
How is Pioneer Landing Campground rated?
Pioneer Landing Campground has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 47 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Pioneer Landing Campground access?
Pioneer Landing Campground provides boat launch access to Watauga Lake in Dry Hill, Tennessee.
How do I get to Pioneer Landing Campground?
Pioneer Landing Campground is located at coordinates 36.315127, -81.947395 in Dry Hill, 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 Pioneer Landing Campground includes 6 other public boat ramps within 9.6 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.