Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:36 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 2.89 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 French Broad River
Updated 36 min agoSource: USGS station 03455000 — FRENCH BROAD RIVER NEAR NEWPORT, TN · 5 mi from French Broad River
Launch Light & Moon — August 3
local timeWaning Gibbous (70% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Rankin Access Area
| Location | Rankin, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | French Broad River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 36.053987, -83.209044 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Cocke |
Rankin Access Area is a public boat launch providing access to French Broad River in Rankin, Tennessee at coordinates 36.05399, -83.20904. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).
Rankin Access Area is a public boat launch on French Broad River in Rankin, Cocke 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.
Related: boat ramp near Rankin • public launch in Cocke • fishing access on French Broad River • Tennessee boat launch
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rankin Access Area
Is Rankin Access Area free to use?
Yes, Rankin Access Area is a public boat launch with free access in Rankin, Tennessee.
What water does Rankin Access Area access?
Rankin Access Area provides boat launch access to French Broad River in Rankin, Tennessee.
How do I get to Rankin Access Area?
Rankin Access Area is located at coordinates 36.053987, -83.209044 in Rankin, 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 5.0 mi of Rankin Access Area, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.