Located on Holston River in Knoxville city, 2.6 miles from Knoxville. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 Google reviews. Public access.
The 10 Best Boat Ramps Near Knoxville, TN (2026)
We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of Knoxville by real boater reviews. The top pick: Airport Island Boat Launch in Knoxville city, rated 5.0/5 from 3 Google reviews (2.6 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 10 waterbodies.
Located on Melton Hill Lake in Oak Ridge, 15.0 miles from Knoxville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.8/5 across 149 Google reviews.
Located on Clinch River in Norris Municipal Limits, 19.3 miles from Knoxville. Rated 4.8/5 from 99 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Fort Loudoun Lake in Lenoir City, 20.8 miles from Knoxville. Rated 4.8/5 from 78 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Freanch Broad River, 13.3 miles from Knoxville. Rated 4.8/5 from 66 Google reviews. Public access.
★ 4.8/5 (66)13.3 mi from KnoxvilleFreanch Broad Riverpublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Fort Loudoun Lake in Alcoa, 8.2 miles from Knoxville. Rated 4.8/5 from 41 Google reviews.
Located on Ft. Loudon, 13.5 miles from Knoxville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 2,486 Google reviews.
Located on Ft Loudon, 15.4 miles from Knoxville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 1,745 Google reviews.
Located on Melton Hill Lake in Laurel, 16.6 miles from Knoxville. Rated 4.7/5 from 98 Google reviews.
Located on Fort Loudoun Lake in Knoxville, 1.3 miles from Knoxville. Rated 4.7/5 from 64 Google reviews.
Complete Rankings: Top 25 Near Knoxville
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Airport Island Boat Launch | Knoxville city | 5.0/5 | 3 | 2.6 mi |
| 2 | Haw Ridge Park Bicycle Trailhead | Oak Ridge | 4.8/5 | 149 | 15.0 mi |
| 3 | Clinch River - Miller Island Boat Ramp | Norris Municipal Limits | 4.8/5 | 99 | 19.3 mi |
| 4 | Lenoir City Park Boat Ramp | Lenoir City | 4.8/5 | 78 | 20.8 mi |
| 5 | Seven Islands Landing and Boat Ramp | — | 4.8/5 | 66 | 13.3 mi |
| 6 | Louisville Marine LLC | Alcoa | 4.8/5 | 41 | 8.2 mi |
| 7 | Concord Park | — | 4.7/5 | 2486 | 13.5 mi |
| 8 | The Cove at Concord Park | — | 4.7/5 | 1745 | 15.4 mi |
| 9 | Gibbs Ferry Park | Laurel | 4.7/5 | 98 | 16.6 mi |
| 10 | The Bluffs | Knoxville | 4.7/5 | 64 | 1.3 mi |
| 11 | TVA Peach Orchard Ramp | — | 4.7/5 | 26 | 19.4 mi |
| 12 | Louisville Boat Ramp | Louisville city | 4.6/5 | 46 | 11.7 mi |
| 13 | Concord Yacht Club | — | 4.6/5 | 38 | 15.0 mi |
| 14 | Blue Mud Boat Launch | New Loyston | 4.6/5 | 38 | 19.1 mi |
| 15 | TWRA boat ramp | Sevierville | 4.6/5 | 17 | 19.0 mi |
| 16 | Douglas Tailwater Campground | Sevierville | 4.5/5 | 578 | 20.8 mi |
| 17 | Clark Center Park & boat ramp | Oak Ridge | 4.5/5 | 425 | 18.2 mi |
| 18 | TWRA Clinch River Access | Clinton | 4.5/5 | 74 | 15.6 mi |
| 19 | Concord Park Boat Launch | Garland | 4.5/5 | 28 | 13.4 mi |
| 20 | Ridgeview Dr Boat Ramp | Clinton | 4.5/5 | 13 | 15.9 mi |
| 21 | Hwy 66/French Broad River Boat Ramp | Sevierville | 4.5/5 | 12 | 18.9 mi |
| 22 | Governor Ned McWherter / Riverside Landing Park | Knoxville | 4.4/5 | 105 | 1.3 mi |
| 23 | Oak Ridge - Edgemoor Rd Boat Ramp | Oak Ridge | 4.4/5 | 85 | 15.4 mi |
| 24 | Nance Ferry Boat Launch | Perrin Hollow | 4.4/5 | 22 | 19.5 mi |
| 25 | Neyland Drive Boat Ramp | Knoxville city | 4.4/5 | 5 | 1.1 mi |
Knoxville Boat Ramp FAQ
What is the best boat ramp near Knoxville?▾
Airport Island Boat Launch in Knoxville city is the highest-rated boat ramp near Knoxville, with a 5.0/5 Google rating from 3 reviews, 2.6 miles from the city center on Holston River.
How many boat ramps are near Knoxville?▾
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of Knoxville, Tennessee. 16 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
What waterbodies can I launch on near Knoxville?▾
Top-rated launches near Knoxville put you on Holston River, Melton Hill Lake, Clinch River, Fort Loudoun Lake, Freanch Broad River and 5 more waterbodies.