What this tracks
This dataset records the locations and detailed information about boat launch sites, ramps, and water access points throughout Tennessee.
Why it matters to you
If you’re planning a fishing trip or want to launch your boat, this data tells you exactly where you can access Tennessee’s waterways and what amenities are available at each site. Before driving to a lake with your boat trailer, you can check whether a launch has enough parking spaces, what size boats it can handle, and if it charges fees. For anglers, it shows which sites have fish cleaning stations, bait nearby, or allow bank fishing.
How to read this data
Name — the official name of the boat launch site, like “Tannery Island”. Waterway — which body of water you’ll access, such as “Pigeon River”. Launchable — the maximum boat size the ramp can handle, with values like “Up to 17 ft”. Parking and Spaces — what type of parking surface (like “Dirt and Gravel”) and how many spots are available (such as “Less Than 25”). AccessFee — whether you’ll pay to use the site, marked as “Yes” or “No”. Restrooms, FishCleaning, and CourtesyDock — specific amenities available at each location.
Where this leaves you
This dataset doesn’t let you look anything up by your address, but it’s still a window into how the state operates. Read it to understand the scope of the program and what the official records contain; the state’s own interactive map (linked on this page) shows the locations involved.