Kayak and canoe launches on Old Hickory Reservoir, Tennessee

38 launch sites on Old Hickory Reservoir from TWRA Boat Launch Sites. 38 are trailer ramps.

Fees: 35 list no fee, 2 list a fee, 1 not verified. Each listing names its source; check it before you go.

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Avondale Recreation Area · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Bartons Creek · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Bledsoe Creek State Park Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Bull Run Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Cages Bend Campground · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Cairo Boat Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Cedar Creek Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (TWRA Boat Launch Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Cedar Grove Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Cherokee Boat Dock · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Ciaro Bend · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Coles Ferry · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Cripple Children Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Gravel
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Davis Corner Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Dickerson Chapel · Boat ramp (trailer)
Fee not verified, check with the site owner View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Drakes Creek Boat Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Gallatin Steam Plant Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Hunters Point · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Laquardo Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
Entry: Fee charged (amount not listed) (TWRA Boat Launch Sites, checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Gravel
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Lock 3 Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Lock 4 Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Lone Branch · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Gravel
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Mallard Point Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Martha Gallatin Boat Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Metro Beach Boat Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer) + canoe landing
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Gravel
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Gravel surface: wear water shoes and carry the boat rather than dragging it across gravel. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Misty Cove · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Old Union Hill Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Rockland Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Sanders Ferry Park · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Saundersville · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Second Creek · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
None listed
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Shutes Branch near Hays Branch · Boat ramp (trailer) + canoe landing
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Shutes Branch near Schutes Branch · Boat ramp (trailer) + canoe landing
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Special Needs Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Stark Knob · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Station Camp Creek · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Taylor's Landing · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Tyree Access · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.
Ziegler's Fort Ramp · Boat ramp (trailer)
No fee listed by TWRA Boat Launch Sites (checked 2026-10-26) View in Google Earth (opens in a new tab) Directions (opens in a new tab)
Getting to the water
Launch surface
Concrete or paved
Dock or boarding float
Yes
- Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
- Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
- Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
Official fields: TWRA Boat Launch Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

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