Watauga Lake, Tennessee
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Watauga Lake

Carter County, TN6,353 acres View on map Directions
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What Watauga Lake is good for

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Public boat ramps

10 public access locations on Watauga Lake listed by state agencies, with facilities where reported. Check the source for current access conditions.

Watauga Dam Access

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1 launch lane1 dockADA access

Hunter Bridge

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1 launch lane

Wagner Rd

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1 launch lane

Blevins Bend

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1 launch lane

Lovers Lane Access

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1 launch laneADA access

Wilbur Dam Access

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1 launch lane

Sink Mountain Access.

Directions
1 launch lane1 dockRestroomADA access

Butler Ramp

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1 launch lane

Rat Branch (Bay View)

Directions
2 launch lanes1 dockFishing pierRestroomADA access

Little Milligan

Directions
1 launch lane1 dockRestroomADA access

Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency · public boating access areas

Fishing at Watauga Lake

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency public fishing access & programs.

1 fishing pier

Source: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency

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Where this data comes from

Conditions on this page are pulled from public agencies. Nothing is invented — missing readings show a clear dash.

U.S. Geological Survey (NWIS)
Water temperature & lake level
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Water Quality Portal
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Surface area
6,353 acres · cited research
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