Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:34 PM — under 2h
- Water level
- 5.99 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 Watauga River
Updated 1 hr agoSource: USGS station 03486000 — WATAUGA RIVER AT ELIZABETHTON, TN · 3.3 mi from Watauga River
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (87% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Watauga Dam Access
| Location | Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Watauga River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 36.311207, -82.126164 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carter |
Watauga Dam Access is a public boat launch providing access to Watauga River in Tennessee at coordinates 36.31121, -82.12616. Data published by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TN TWRA).
Watauga Dam Access is a public boat launch on Watauga River in Carter 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 Watauga Dam Access
Is Watauga Dam Access free to use?
Yes, Watauga Dam Access is a public boat launch with free access in Tennessee.
What water does Watauga Dam Access access?
Watauga Dam Access provides boat launch access to Watauga River in Tennessee.
How do I get to Watauga Dam Access?
Watauga Dam Access is located at coordinates 36.311207, -82.126164 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
The area surrounding Watauga Dam Access includes 6 other public boat ramps within 7.0 mi, giving boaters flexibility in choosing their access point.