Best boat ramps near Shady Valley
18 boat ramps · 18 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Shady Valley, Tennessee — 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 18 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Baumgardner
8.8 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
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#2
Emmett Bridge
12.8 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
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#3
Friendship Marina
8.1 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
P⛰
#4
Painter Creek Marina
9.2 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
B⛰
#5
Bayview Family Campground and Marina
15.5 mi away
Bayview Family Campground and Marina is a semi-private boat launch on Capley Branch - Watauga Lake in Johnson County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the…
Why 50: public ramp & water access
50Solid
P⛰
#6
Pioneer Landing Campground
16.3 mi away
Pioneer Landing Campground is a semi-private boat launch on Watauga Lake in Johnson County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge…
Why 50: public ramp & water access
50Solid
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#7
Cove Ridge Yacht Club and Marina
16.5 mi away
Cove Ridge Yacht Club and Marina is a semi-private boat launch on Watauga Lake in Carter County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 50: public ramp & water access
50Solid
M⛰
#8
Mallard Cove Road
17.3 mi away
Mallard Cove Road is a semi-private boat launch on Watauga Lake in Carter County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 50: public ramp & water access
50Solid
F⛰
#9
Fish Springs Marina
18.5 mi away
Fish Springs Marina is a semi-private boat launch on Watauga River - Watauga Lake in Carter County, Tennessee. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 50: public ramp & water access
50Solid
W⛰
#10
Whitaker Hollow Road Washington County
7.3 mi away
Whitaker Hollow Road in Washington County, Virginia, does not appear to offer a developed boat launch. No official or verified concrete, gravel, or dirt ramp is listed at these…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
P⛰
#11
Parks Mill Road 22115, Washington County
7.5 mi away
Parks Mill Road 22115 in Washington County, Virginia, offers access to the North Fork Holston River. Launch type is hand-carry only—no developed ramp is present. Suitable for…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
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#12
Sullivan County
8.8 mi away
The boat launch near Sullivan County, Virginia (coordinates: 36.55934143, -82.04113007) appears to be a small, informal access point rather than a developed launch site. No…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
S⛰
#13
Sullivan County
10.2 mi away
Sullivan County (ID: 37555), located near the Virginia–Tennessee border, offers a hand-carry-only boat launch, suggesting it's best suited for kayaks, canoes, or small boats…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
Boat Ramps near Shady Valley
The Shady Valley area has 18 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 Shady Valley
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.