What this tracks
This dataset maps public paddling access sites across Tennessee, including details about facilities, parking, and waterway access.
Why it matters to you
Planning a kayaking trip? This data tells you whether a launch site has parking for your trailer (Trailer_Pa), if restrooms are available (Restrooms), and if you can access the site after dark (LightedPark). For families, it shows which sites have handicap parking (HandicapPark) and canoe landings (CanoeLanding). Business owners offering guided tours can identify suitable launch points with amenities like ramps (Ramp_Struc) and nearby bait shops (Bait).
How to read this data
Waterway — The river or lake you’ll paddle on (e.g., “Duck River”).
Parking — Surface type and capacity (e.g., “Paved” with “Less Than 25” spaces).
Launchable — Maximum boat length the site supports (e.g., “Up to 17ft”).
Restrooms — Whether facilities are available (e.g., “Yes” or “No”).
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.