Are there free boat ramps in Nashville, Tennessee?

Yes — 31 public boat ramps in Nashville are listed as free or no-fee. Public ramps are operated by state, county, or city agencies and are open to anyone with a registered watercraft.

Do I need a permit to launch a boat at a free Nashville ramp?

Most public ramps in Tennessee are free to use but you may need a current boater safety certificate and a registered watercraft. Some state-park ramps charge a parking fee even when the launch itself is free. Check the individual ramp page for current fee information.

Free Public Boat Launches in Nashville, TN

There are 31 free, public boat launches in Nashville, Tennessee. All ramps on this page are operated by a public agency (state, county, federal, or municipal) with no launch fee or with public access listed by the maintaining authority.

All free public boat launches in Nashville (31)

All free public boat launches in Nashville (31)

Three Hickories Nature Trail

Seven Points Boat Ramp

Peeler Park Greenway Trailhead

Donelson Community Gardens

Percy Priest Boat Ramp

Cook Day Use Area

Cumberland River Boat Ramp

Cook Recreation Area

Seven Points Rec. Area Campground

Nashville Shores Yacht Club and Marina

Hamilton Creek Boat Ramp

Shelby Park

Elm Hill Marina

Four Corners Boat & Marina

Elm Hill Park Access

Old Hickory Marina

Metro Beach Boat Ramp

Percy Priest Marina and Yacht Club

Anderson Boat Ramp

Smith's Spring Park

Hamilton Creek Marina

Cook Recreation Area

Old Hickory Boat Ramp

Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

Smith Springs Recreation Area

Commodore Yacht Club

Neely's Bend Boat Ramp

Nashville Shores Water Park

Old Hickory Dam Boat Ramp

Cleece's Ferry Annex Road

Long Hunter Boat Ramp

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