Located on Old Hickory in Hendersonville, 10.8 miles from Nashville. Rated 4.9/5 from 7 Google reviews. Public access.
The 10 Best Boat Ramps Near Nashville, TN (2026)
We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of Nashville by real boater reviews. The top pick: Curtis Crossroads Boatramp in Hendersonville, rated 4.9/5 from 7 Google reviews (10.8 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 9 waterbodies.
Located on Old Hickory lake in Nashville, 10.1 miles from Nashville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 285 Google reviews. Private facility — fees or membership may apply.
Located on Cheatam Lake in Nashville, 7.1 miles from Nashville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.7/5 across 241 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Percy Priest in Nashville, 11.2 miles from Nashville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.6/5 across 788 Google reviews.
Located on Percy Priest in Nashville, 10.5 miles from Nashville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.6/5 across 686 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on J. Percy Priest in Nashville, 11.3 miles from Nashville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.6/5 across 328 Google reviews.
Located on Percy Priest in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), 10.6 miles from Nashville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.6/5 across 104 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on J. Percy Priest in Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), 11.2 miles from Nashville. Rated 4.6/5 from 47 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Percy Priest in Nashville, 9.3 miles from Nashville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.5/5 across 718 Google reviews. Private facility — fees or membership may apply.
Located on Cheatam Lake in Nashville, 11.2 miles from Nashville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.5/5 across 244 Google reviews. Private facility — fees or membership may apply.
Complete Rankings: Top 23 Near Nashville
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Curtis Crossroads Boatramp | Hendersonville | 4.9/5 | 7 | 10.8 mi |
| 2 | Sun Life Marinas - Blue Turtle Bay Marina | Nashville | 4.7/5 | 285 | 10.1 mi |
| 3 | Peeler Park Greenway Trailhead | Nashville | 4.7/5 | 241 | 7.1 mi |
| 4 | Anderson Road Day Use | Nashville | 4.6/5 | 788 | 11.2 mi |
| 5 | Cook Day Use Area | Nashville | 4.6/5 | 686 | 10.5 mi |
| 6 | Smith Springs Park | Nashville | 4.6/5 | 328 | 11.3 mi |
| 7 | Cook's Landing | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | 4.6/5 | 104 | 10.6 mi |
| 8 | Marine Public Dock Ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | 4.6/5 | 47 | 11.2 mi |
| 9 | Elm Hill RV Resort | Nashville | 4.5/5 | 718 | 9.3 mi |
| 10 | Tailwater Access Area | Nashville | 4.5/5 | 244 | 11.2 mi |
| 11 | Lock 3 Recreation Area | Hendersonville | 4.5/5 | 180 | 11.5 mi |
| 12 | J. Percy Priest - Dam Site | Nashville | 4.5/5 | 167 | 9.0 mi |
| 13 | Heartland Park Boat Ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | 4.5/5 | 16 | 6.7 mi |
| 14 | Hamilton Creek Marina Upper Boat Launch | Nashville | 4.4/5 | 127 | 9.8 mi |
| 15 | Nashville Shores Waterpark | Nashville | 4.3/5 | 1355 | 9.9 mi |
| 16 | Old Hickory Beach | Nashville | 4.3/5 | 691 | 10.9 mi |
| 17 | Anderson Road Campground | Nashville | 4.3/5 | 322 | 10.5 mi |
| 18 | Lock Two Park | Nashville | 4.2/5 | 122 | 7.2 mi |
| 19 | Old Hickory Trail | Hendersonville | 4.2/5 | 73 | 11.4 mi |
| 20 | Shelby Park Boat Ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | 4.0/5 | 13 | 3.0 mi |
| 21 | Three Hickories Nature Trail | Nashville | 4.0/5 | 4 | 10.2 mi |
| 22 | Cleeces Ferry Boat Ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | 3.9/5 | 26 | 6.2 mi |
| 23 | Lock 2 Boat Ramp | Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) | 3.9/5 | 18 | 7.1 mi |
Nashville Boat Ramp FAQ
What is the best boat ramp near Nashville?▾
Curtis Crossroads Boatramp in Hendersonville is the highest-rated boat ramp near Nashville, with a 4.9/5 Google rating from 7 reviews, 10.8 miles from the city center on Old Hickory.
How many boat ramps are near Nashville?▾
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of Nashville, Tennessee. 11 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
What waterbodies can I launch on near Nashville?▾
Top-rated launches near Nashville put you on Old Hickory, Old Hickory lake, Cheatam Lake, Percy Priest, J. Percy Priest and 4 more waterbodies.