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Boat Ramps in Davidson County, Tennessee

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Elm Hill Marina #2

J Percy Priest Reservoir · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
11-24 spaces
Parking surface
Paved
Restroom
Yes
Hours
24
Lake size
14,035 acres
Nearest town
4 mi from Hermitage

Managed by Marina

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions: I-40 to Stewarts Ferry, proceed to marina

Directions

Marrowbone Lake

Marrowbone Lake · Coopertown, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Greater Than 25 spaces
Parking surface
Paved
Restroom
Yes
Hours
Sunrise to Sunset
Lake size
58 acres
Nearest town
11 mi from Greenbrier

Managed by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions: Off Hwy 41 A, six miles north of Joelton.

Directions

Blackjack Cove Marina

Old Hickory Reservoir · Lakewood, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater Than 25 spaces
Parking surface
Paved / Gravel
Restroom
Yes
Hours
24
Nearest town
4 mi from Hendersonville

Managed by Marina

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions: Riverside Drive

Directions

Cleece's Ferry Annex Road #1

Cumberland River · Belle Meade, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater Than 25 spaces
Parking surface
Paved
Restroom
No
Hours
-1.0
Nearest town
6 mi from Forest Hills

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions: Charlotte Pike to Annex Rd (on left)

Directions

Hamilton Creek Marina #2

J Percy Priest Reservoir · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Hours
24
Lake size
14,035 acres
Nearest town
5 mi from Hermitage

Managed by City

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions

Nashville Shores Yacht Club and Marina #2

J Percy Priest Reservoir · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
11-24 spaces
Parking surface
Paved
Restroom
No
Hours
24
Lake size
14,035 acres

Managed by Other

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions: I-40 to exit 221,OH Blvd to Bell Rd, right to entrance

Directions

Percy Priest Marina and Yacht Club #1

J Percy Priest Reservoir · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
3
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Hours
24
Lake size
14,035 acres
Nearest town
6 mi from Hermitage

Managed by Other

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions

Seven Points Rec. Area Campground

J Percy Priest Lake · Rural Hill, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Hours
16.0
Lake size
14,035 acres
Nearest town
5 mi from Hermitage

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · (615)-889-5198

Directions: I-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to Bell Rd to South New Hope Road

Directions

Cleece's Ferry Annex Road #2

Cheatham Reservoir · Belle Meade, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater Than 25 spaces
Restroom
No
Hours
-1.0
Nearest town
6 mi from Forest Hills

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions: Charlotte Pike to Annex Rd (on left)

Directions

Cleece's ferry Old Hickory Blvd #1

Cumberland River · Belle Meade, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
11-24 spaces
Parking surface
Paved
Restroom
No
Nearest town
6 mi from Forest Hills

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions: Briley Pkwy to Hwy 12 ashland City exit. Head toward Ashland City, take left on Old Hickory Blvd to

Directions

Elm Hill Marina #1

J Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
14,035 acres
Nearest town
4 mi from Hermitage

Managed by Marina

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions

Elm Hill Park Access

J Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Lake size
14,035 acres
Nearest town
5 mi from Hermitage

Managed by Marina

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions

Heartland Ramp

Stones River · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
11-24 spaces
Parking surface
Gravel
Restroom
No
Hours
24

Managed by Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

Notes: Boat size: Up to 17ft. Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Campground is in close proximity at 2572 Music Valley Dr., Nashville, TN 37214

Directions: From I40, take exit 215B for TN 155 N/Briley Pkwy. Take exit 10 for Two Rivers Pkwy. Turn right at Two Rivers Pkwy. Turn left at McGavock Pike. Take 2nd right onto Fernbrook Lane. Continue straight into park.

Directions

Percy Priest Boat Ramp near Hermitage #2

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
11-24 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Hours
12.0
Nearest town
4 mi from Hermitage

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions: I-40 to Exit 221, OH Blvd to Bell Rd, Bell Rd to South New Hope Rd

Directions

Smith Springs Recreation Area

J. Percy Priest · La Vergne, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Paved
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
No
Lake size
14,035 acres
Nearest town
5 mi from La Vergne

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions

Anderson Boat Ramp

Percy Priest · Rural Hill, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
No
Nearest town
6 mi from La Vergne

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions

Cleece's ferry Old Hickory Blvd #2

Cheatham Reservoir · Belle Meade, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
11-24 spaces
Restroom
No
Nearest town
6 mi from Forest Hills

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions: Briley Pkwy to Hwy 12 ashland City exit. Head toward Ashland City, take left on Old Hickory Blvd to

Directions

Commodore Yacht Club

Cumberland River · Belle Meade, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
6 mi from Forest Hills

Managed by Marina

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions

Hamilton Creek Boat Ramp #1

Percy Priest Lake · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
No
Nearest town
6 mi from Hermitage

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions: Off of Bell Rd turn onto Hamilton Creek Rd, go straight to very back

Directions

Hamilton Creek Boat Ramp #2

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
more than 3
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
No
Nearest town
6 mi from Hermitage

Managed by Other

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions: I-40 to Stewart's Ferry Rd, then to Hamilton Creek

Directions

Hamilton Creek Marina #1

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
5 mi from Hermitage

Managed by City

Directions

Lock Two Park Boat Ramp

Cheatam Lake · Lakewood, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
11-24 spaces
Restroom
No
Nearest town
5 mi from Goodlettsville

Managed by Other

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions: I-40 to Briley Pkwy North, to McGavock pike exit, then to Pennington Bend River

Directions

Long Hunter Boat Ramp

Percy Priest · Rural Hill, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
No
Nearest town
6 mi from La Vergne

Managed by Other

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions

Old Hickory Boat Ramp

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
No
Nearest town
3 mi from Hermitage

Managed by Other

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions: I-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to Bell Rd, thru light to ramp

Directions

Old Hickory Marina

Old Hickory lake · Lakewood, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
11-24 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
4 mi from Hendersonville

Managed by Marina

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions

Percy Priest Boat Ramp near Hermitage #1

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
No
Nearest town
5 mi from Hermitage

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions: I-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to Bell Rd, Bell Rd to South New Hope Rd

Directions

Percy Priest Marina and Yacht Club #2

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
3
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
6 mi from Hermitage

Managed by Other

Directions

Seven Points Boat Ramp

Percy Priest · Rural Hill, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
No
Nearest town
5 mi from Mount Juliet

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions

Shelby Park

Cheatham Lake · Nashville, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
5-10 spaces
Restroom
No
Nearest town
3 mi from Nashville

Managed by City

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions: I-24 Shelby Ave exit; Shelby Ave right on South 5th St; Left on to Davidson St. at very end on right

Directions

Smith's Spring Park

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Paved
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
No
Nearest town
6 mi from Hermitage

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions

Four Corners Boat & Marina

Percy Priest Lake · La Vergne, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
No

Managed by Marina

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions: I-24 to Old Hickory exit. Cross over Murfreesboro Rd onto ? Pike. Left onto Lavergne-Couchville Pikn

Directions

Four Corners Marina

Percy Priest Lake · La Vergne, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
3
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes

Managed by Marina

Directions: (4020 Couchville Pike) I-24 to Old Hickory Blvd; Cross over Murfreesboro Rd onto Hobson Pike. Turn

Directions

Metro Beach Boat Ramp

Old Hickory Lake · Hendersonville, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
more than 3
Surface
Gravel
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
No

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions

Nashville Shores Yacht Club and Marina #1

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
2
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
11-24 spaces
Restroom
No

Managed by Other

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions: I-40 to exit 221,OH Blvd to Bell Rd, right to entrance

Directions

Old Hickory Dam Boat Ramp

Cheatam Lake · Hendersonville, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Notes: Boat size: Up to 26ft.

Directions: I-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to OH Dam

Directions

Peeler Park Boat Ramp

Cheatam Lake · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Lanes
1
Surface
Concrete
Fee
Free
Trailer parking
11-24 spaces
Restroom
No

Managed by Other · Website

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions: I-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to Neely's Bend Rd

Directions

Rock Harbor Marina

Cumberland River · Belle Meade, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
7 mi from Forest Hills

Managed by Marina

Notes: Boat size: All Vessels.

Directions

Nashville Shores Water Park

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Launch
Trailer launch
Surface
Gravel
Fee
Yes
Restroom
Yes

Managed by Other

Directions: I-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to Bell rd, right to entrance

Directions

Harpeth State Park #1

Harpeth River · Pegram, Davidson County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Hours
12.0
Nearest town
9 mi from Forest Hills

Managed by Other

Directions: Exit 192 McCrory Ln. Turn right on Newsome Mill Rd, cross under one-lane tunnel, turn right

Directions

Below Percy Priest East Side

Stones River · Hermitage, Davidson County

Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Less than 5 spaces
Restroom
No
Hours
12.0

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Directions: I-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to Bell Rd, right to Dodson Chapel

Directions

Cedar Hill Park

Cedar Hill Park Pond · Goodlettsville, Davidson County

Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Less than 5 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
4 mi from Goodlettsville

Managed by Other

Directions: I-65 North to Old Hickory Blvd Madison exit, west to Park

Directions

Couchville Lake

Couchville Lake · Rural Hill, Davidson County

Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
6 mi from La Vergne

Managed by Other

Directions: Take Hobson Pike to Long Hunter State Park; into LongHunter State Park take left into Area 2

Directions

Elm Hill Recreation Area

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Less than 5 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
5 mi from Hermitage

Managed by Marina

Directions: I-40 to Stewart's Ferry Rd, Stewart's Ferry to Elm Hill Rec Area

Directions

Hamilton Creek

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Greater than 25 spaces
Restroom
Yes
Nearest town
6 mi from Hermitage

Managed by Other

Directions: I-40 to Stewart's Ferry Rd, then to Hamilton Creek

Directions

Harpeth State Park #2

Harpath River · Pegram, Davidson County

Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Hours
12.0
Nearest town
9 mi from Fairview

Managed by Other

Directions: I-40 to McCrory Lane exit, head toward Pegram on left

Directions

J. Percy Priest Resource Center

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Less than 5 spaces
Restroom
No
Hours
16.0

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Directions: I-40 to Stewart's Ferry exit, Bell Rd

Directions

Metro Beach Swim Area #2

Old Hickory Lake · Hendersonville, Davidson County

Surface
Concrete
Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Less than 5 spaces
Restroom
No

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Directions: I-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to OH Dam

Directions

Nashville Shores side Percy Priest Dam

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Less than 5 spaces
Restroom
No
Hours
12.0

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Directions: I-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to Bell Rd, right to Dam

Directions

Whites Creek/County Hospital Road

Whites Creek · Nashville, Davidson County

Launch
Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
Restroom
No
Hours
24
Nearest town
4 mi from Nashville

Notes: Paddling only--No longer access_Private

Directions

Metro Beach Swim Area #1

Old Hickory Lake · Hendersonville, Davidson County

Fee
Yes
Trailer parking
Less than 5 spaces
Restroom
No

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 615-847-8091

Directions: I-40 to exit 221. OH Blvd to OH dam

Directions

Metro Park side below Percy Priest Dam

Stones River · Hermitage, Davidson County

Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Less than 5 spaces
Restroom
Yes

Managed by Other

Directions: I-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to Bell Rd, right to dam

Directions

Old Hickory Dam

Cheatam Lake · Hendersonville, Davidson County

Fee
Free
Trailer parking
Less than 5 spaces
Restroom
Yes

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Directions: I-40 to exit 221, OH Blvd to OH Dam

Directions

Percy Priest Boat Ramp near Hermitage #3

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Nearest town
4 mi from Hermitage

Directions

Percy Priest Boat Ramp near Hermitage #4

Percy Priest · Hermitage, Davidson County

Fee
Free
Restroom
No
Nearest town
3 mi from Hermitage

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Directions

Anderson Road Campground

J Percy Priest Lake · Rural Hill, Davidson County

Lake size
14,035 acres
Nearest town
6 mi from Hermitage

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · 615-361-1980

Directions: From downtown Nashville, TN, take I-40 east for 5 miles to exit 219. Turn right on Stewarts Ferry Pike and continue straight on Bell Road for 5 miles. Turn left on Smith Springs Road, then left on Anderson Road. The campground is ahead about 1 mile on the left or continue straight on Anderson Road to access the day use area and shelter.

Directions

Hartman Park

Whites Creek · Nashville, Davidson County

Parking surface
Paved
Nearest town
4 mi from Nashville

Notes: Paddling only

Directions

J Percy Priest Reservoir Boat Ramp near Hermitage #1

J Percy Priest Reservoir · Hermitage, Davidson County

Lake size
14,035 acres
Nearest town
3 mi from Hermitage

Directions

J Percy Priest Reservoir Boat Ramp near Hermitage #2

J Percy Priest Reservoir · Hermitage, Davidson County

Lake size
14,035 acres
Nearest town
3 mi from Hermitage

Directions

Cumberland River Boat Ramp near Lakewood

Cumberland River · Lakewood, Davidson County

Nearest town
5 mi from Hermitage

Directions