Boat Ramps in Tennessee
Tennessee has 1,170 public boat ramps across 73 counties. Find free boat launches near you with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, directions, and real-time weather. Updated daily.
Best Boat Ramps in Tennessee
The best-rated boat ramp in Tennessee is Camp Overton in Fall City, with a 5.0/5 rating from 13 Google reviews. It provides access to Great Falls Reservoir / Collins River. Other highly-rated options include David Crockett State Park Campground #1 in Lawrenceburg (5.0/5).
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Waterbody |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Camp Overton | Fall City | 5.0/5 | 13 | Great Falls Reservoir / Collins River |
| 2 | David Crockett State Park Campground #1 | Lawrenceburg | 5.0/5 | 4 | New Shoal Creek Reservoir |
| 3 | TVA Normandy Dam Public Use Area | — | 5.0/5 | 2 | Normandy Reservoir |
| 4 | Kingsport Boat Ramp | Kingsport | 5.0/5 | 1 | Fort Patrick Henry Lake |
| 5 | Hunters Check-in Station | Duncantown | 5.0/5 | 1 | Woods Reservoir |
| 6 | E. Norris Point Rd Boat Ramp | — | 5.0/5 | 1 | Powell River |
| 7 | Tubby No Bottoms | Brittsville | 5.0/5 | 5 | Judd Slough |
| 8 | Boat dock - Center Hill | — | 5.0/5 | 6 | Center Hill Lake |
| 9 | "I am Free" mural by Erin Miller Wray | Memphis | 5.0/5 | 1 | Mississippi River |
| 10 | Paris Landing State Park Marina | Oak Hill | 5.0/5 | 4 | Kentucky Lake |
| 11 | Hatchie River Boat Ramp | — | 5.0/5 | 2 | Hatchie River |
| 12 | Pickwick Landing Boat Ramp | — | 5.0/5 | 1 | Kentucky Lake |
| 13 | Hatchie Boat Launch | Fulton | 5.0/5 | 3 | King Pond |
| 14 | Kelly's Landing | Utah | 5.0/5 | 1 | Kentucky Lake |
| 15 | Big Creek Access Area/ Tellico River | — | 5.0/5 | 2 | Big Creek |
Map of All Tennessee Boat Ramps
Browse Boat Ramps by County
Explore boat ramps in Tennessee by county. Each county page includes detailed maps, directions, and information about all public boat launches in the area.
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Find boat ramps by city in Tennessee. Select a city to see all available public boat launches with maps, directions, and detailed information.
Top Boat Ramps in Tennessee
Showing the 60 highest-rated of 1,170 mapped ramps. Browse by county or city above to find every ramp in Tennessee.
David Crockett State Park Campground #1
TVA Normandy Dam Public Use Area
Kingsport Boat Ramp
Hunters Check-in Station
E. Norris Point Rd Boat Ramp
Tubby No Bottoms
Boat dock - Center Hill
"I am Free" mural by Erin Miller Wray
Paris Landing State Park Marina
PrivateHatchie River Boat Ramp
Pickwick Landing Boat Ramp
Hatchie Boat Launch
Kelly's Landing
Big Creek Access Area/ Tellico River
Indian Boundary Boat Ramp
Port Primative Boat Launch
Reelfoot-Indian Creek Boat Launch
Merijac Ramp
Airport Island Boat Launch
route 92 TVA public boat ramp
Hickman Shores Road Boat Ramp
Cross Creek NWR boat ramp
Liberty Park Boat Ramp
Erwin Marine Riverfront
Jefferson Springs Trailhead
Hidden Harbor Marina
58 Landing Park
Curtis Crossroads Boatramp
Wolftever
Sims Point
Buffalo Valley Boat Ramp
Loyston Point Boat Ramp
Lock A Recreation Area swim Area
Hornsby Hollow Recreation Area
Louisville Marine LLC
Ashland City Marina
PrivateTowee Creek Recreation Area
Hurricane Marina
PrivateRiverpoint
Cheatham Dam- Wiley Pavilion
Cherokee Removal Memorial
Lost Creek Recreation Area
Clinch River - Miller Island Boat Ramp
Thompson Lane Trailhead
Eldridge Road Boat Access
Citico Boat Ramp
Willow Grove Resort & Marina, LLC
Anderson County Park Boat Access
Porters Chapel Public River Access
Yanahli Park
Rural Retreat Campground
Haw Ridge Park Bicycle Trailhead
Smoky View Campground
PrivateForked Deer Park
Hyde Lake Boat Launch
Veto Boat Ramp
Tim's Ford Lake, Devil's Step Boat Launch
Ed Jones Boat Ramp
Pinoak Boat ramp
Tennessee Boat Ramp Statistics
Access Types
- Public (Free Access)
- 810 ramps
- Private
- 44 ramps
461 ramps in Tennessee are rated 4.0 or higher by the boating community.
Top Waterbodies
- Kentucky Lake
- 106 ramps
- Percy Priest
- 46 ramps
- Watts Bar Lake
- 40 ramps
- Lake Barkley
- 37 ramps
- Judd Slough
- 33 ramps
- Chickamauga Lake
- 33 ramps
- Chickamauga
- 30 ramps
- Cherokee Lake
- 30 ramps
- Douglas Lake
- 29 ramps
- Old Hickory Lake
- 28 ramps
Cities With the Most Boat Ramps in Tennessee
| City | Ramps |
|---|---|
| Nashville | 46 |
| Brittsville | 29 |
| Chattanooga | 23 |
| Smyrna | 17 |
| Hendersonville | 16 |
| Celina | 13 |
| Memphis | 9 |
| Kingston | 9 |
| Knoxville | 8 |
| Clarksville | 8 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennessee Boat Ramps
Where can I find boat ramps near me in Tennessee?
BoatLaunchMap has mapped 1,170 boat ramps across Tennessee in 73 counties and 357 cities. Use our interactive map above or browse by county and city to find the closest launch site with GPS coordinates, Google ratings, and driving directions.
What are the best boat ramps in Tennessee?
The highest-rated boat ramp in Tennessee is Camp Overton in Fall City, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 13 reviews. See the full ranking at boatlaunchmap.com/best-boat-ramps/tennessee.
How many free boat ramps are in Tennessee?
Tennessee has 810 free public boat ramps out of 1,170 total ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap. 69% offer free public access.
Which city in Tennessee has the most boat ramps?
Nashville has the most boat ramps in Tennessee with 46 mapped locations. Brittsville is second with 29 ramps.