Best boat ramps near Bristol
26 boat ramps · 26 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Bristol, Virginia — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 26 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Emmett Bridge
10.5 mi away
Emmett Bridge is a public boat launch on South Fork Holston River in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
B⛰
#2
Baumgardner
11.1 mi away
Baumgardner is a public boat launch on South Holston in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
S⛰
#3
SR 65 Dungannon
Good
18.4 mi away
· Low water nearby - ramp may be shallow · 4 mi away· Chance Showers and Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny · 70°F · 10 mph wind
SR 65 Dungannon in Virginia offers a hand-carry only boat launch on the Clinch River. There is no developed concrete or gravel ramp, so this site is best suited for kayaks…
Why 56: live conditions (good)
56Solid
C⛰
#4
Carterton
17.9 mi away
Carterton is a public boat launch on Clinch River in Russell County, Virginia. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
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#5
Lakeview Marina
18.0 mi away
Lakeview Marina is a public boat launch on South Fork Holston River - Boone Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
P⛰
#6
Pickens Bridge
18.7 mi away
Pickens Bridge is a public boat launch on Watauga River - Boone Reservoir in Washington County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
S⛰
#7
Smith Shoals
19.3 mi away
Smith Shoals is a public boat launch on South Fork Holston River in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
P⛰
#8
Painter Creek Marina
10.6 mi away
Painter Creek Marina is a semi-private boat launch on South Fork Holston River - South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from…
Why 50: public ramp & water access
50Solid
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#9
Friendship Marina
12.4 mi away
Friendship Marina is a semi-private boat launch on Sharp Creek - South Holston Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 50: public ramp & water access
50Solid
B⛰
#10
Buffalo Road
13.0 mi away
Buffalo Road is a semi-private boat launch on South Fork Holston River - Boone Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 50: public ramp & water access
50Solid
B⛰
#11
Boone Lake Marina
15.4 mi away
Boone Lake Marina is a semi-private boat launch on South Fork Holston River - Boone Lake in Sullivan County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 50: public ramp & water access
50Solid
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#12
Holston View Dam Road Sullivan County
10.5 mi away
I am sorry, but the coordinates provided are actually located in Tennessee, not Virginia. Therefore, I will provide information on the boat ramp located at Holston View Dam Road…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
B⛰
#13
Big Springs Road 244, Sullivan County
11.3 mi away
Big Springs Road 244 in Sullivan County, near the Virginia-Tennessee border, offers a hand-carry only launch on the Holston River. There is no developed ramp—expect a natural dirt…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
Boat Ramps near Bristol
The Bristol area has 26 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best boat ramps near Bristol
How are these boat ramps ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.