Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:47 PM
- Water level
- 1.91 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 Collins River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 03421000 — COLLINS RIVER NEAR MCMINNVILLE, TN · 3.4 mi from Collins River
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (90% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: VFW Access
| Location | Shady Rest, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Collins River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 35.708787, -85.731024 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Warren |
VFW Access is a public boat launch providing access to Collins River in Shady Rest, Tennessee at coordinates 35.70879, -85.73102. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).
VFW Access is a public boat launch on Collins River in Shady Rest, Warren 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 VFW Access
Is VFW Access free to use?
Yes, VFW Access is a public boat launch with free access in Shady Rest, Tennessee.
What water does VFW Access access?
VFW Access provides boat launch access to Collins River in Shady Rest, Tennessee.
How do I get to VFW Access?
VFW Access is located at coordinates 35.708787, -85.731024 in Shady Rest, 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 VFW Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 6.8 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.