Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking
Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (7:49 PM)
- Water level
- 3.54 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 — June 24
local timeFirst Quarter (68% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking
| Location | Horseshoe, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Watauga River |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.7/5 (26 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.321231, -82.116995 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Carter County |
Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking is a public boat launch providing access to Watauga River in Horseshoe, Tennessee at coordinates 36.32123, -82.11700. Rated 4.7/5 based on 26 Google reviews.
Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking is a public boat launch on Watauga River in Horseshoe, 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 Boat Ramp and Parking
Is Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking free to use?
Yes, Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking is a public boat launch with free access in Horseshoe, Tennessee.
How is Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking rated?
Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking has a 4.7 out of 5 rating based on 26 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking access?
Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking provides boat launch access to Watauga River in Horseshoe, Tennessee.
How do I get to Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking?
Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking is located at coordinates 36.321231, -82.116995 in Horseshoe, 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 6.4 mi of Watauga Dam Boat Ramp and Parking, providing alternative access points for this area's waters.