Best Kayak Spots in Tennessee
110 kayak spots compared · avg 4.7★ · updated October 2026
What kayak spots cost in Tennessee
110 listings do not publish a rate. Most kayak spots that withhold pricing quote on enquiry, so calling is usually faster than filling in a form.
Confirmed across Tennessee: 110 of 110 have launch and 99 of 110 have boat ramp. Anything not listed simply has not been verified yet.
Music City Outdoors is the highest-rated, at 5★ from 101 Google reviews.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Pricing, features, and ratings for the top 12 kayak spots in Tennessee.
| Name | Rating | Admission | Launch | Boat Ramp | Parking | Fishing | Crabbing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Music City Outdoors | 5★(101) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| River Queen Voyages | 4.9★(977) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Sunshine’s Adventures | 4.9★(258) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Eastern Flank Canoe Ramp | 4.9★(10) | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Canoe the Caney | 4.8★(4600) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Harpeth River State Park | 4.8★(408) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Radnor Lake | 4.7★(4000) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Long Hunter State Park | 4.7★(1600) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Hidden Lake | 4.7★(466) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
| Vivrett Creek Boat Ramp | 4.7★(114) | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Boat Launch | 4.6★(106) | Free | ✓ | ✓ | — | — | — | View → |
| Big Willie's Nashville | 4.6★(44) | Free | ✓ | — | — | — | — | View → |
All Kayak Spots in Tennessee
Music City Outdoors
5★ · 101 reviews
River Queen Voyages
4.9★ · 977 reviews
Sunshine’s Adventures
4.9★ · 258 reviews
Eastern Flank Canoe Ramp
4.9★ · 10 reviews
Canoe the Caney
4.8★ · 4600 reviews
Harpeth River State Park
4.8★ · 408 reviews
Radnor Lake
4.7★ · 4000 reviews
Long Hunter State Park
4.7★ · 1600 reviews
Hidden Lake
4.7★ · 466 reviews
Vivrett Creek Boat Ramp
4.7★ · 114 reviews
Boat Launch
4.6★ · 106 reviews
Big Willie's Nashville
4.6★ · 44 reviews
Hamilton Creek Recreation Area
4.5★ · 632 reviews
Elm Hill Recreation Area
4.5★ · 515 reviews
Rivermont
Nickajack Powerhouse
Moody Boat Ramp
Clark Center Park Boat Ramp
Camp Jordan (West Chick)
Citico Boat Ramp
Wartrace Park Boat Ramp
Donaldson Park Boat Ramp
Bennett Lake Pier
Apalachia Powerhouse Boat Launch
Defeated Creek Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Forest Service Road 229-A2
Suck Creek Boat Ramp (TN River)
Sullivan's Landing (TN River)
Chickasaw Trace
Canoe Ramp
Blythe Ferry Boat Ramp
Hales Bar Lower (TN River)
Hales Bar Upper (TN River)
Veto Access Boat Ramp
Cline Ridge Boat Ramp
TVA Boat Ramp
Margrave Drive Boat Launch
Grasshopper Recreation Area Boat Launch
Ferry Road (TN River)
Marion County Campground #2 (Nickajack)
Sullivans Bend Ramp 2
Dale Hollow Dam Campground Boatramp
Henry Horton Canoe / Kayak Ramp
Citico Boat Ramp
Ware Branch Boat Launch
Bryant Grove Boat Ramp
South Pittsburg Riverpark (TN River)
Pot House (TN RIver)
Rock Island Boat Ramp
Coles Branch Boat Ramp
Davis Corner Boat Ramp
Maple View (Nickajack)
Lakeview Boat Ramp
Manson Pike Boat Ramp
Moody Boat Ramp
Rat Branch Boat Ramp
Gatlin Point Boat Ramp
Gatlin Point Boat Ramp
Tabcat Creek Boat Ramp
Abandon Boat Launch
Macedonia Church (Cole City Creek)
Macedonia Church (Cole City Creek)
Indian Creek Boat Ramp
Chickamauga Dam North Shore
French Broad River Access
Riverpark Upper
Fall Creek Falls Boat Dock
Riverwalk/Greenway Dock (South Chickamauga Creek)
Defeated Creek Campground Boat Ramp
Hollemans Bend Boat Ramp
Eldridge Slough Boat Launch
Wolftever Bridge Boat Launch
Clear Prong Kayak Launch
Maple View (Nickajack)
Ensley
Dale Hollow Dam Campground Boatramp
Laguardo Boat Ramp
Clark Center Park Boat Ramp
Rogers Springs Lake Boat Ramp
Chickamauga Dam Marina
Hiwassee Ocoee State Park Boat Ramp
Camp Jordan (South Chick)
Camp Jordan (South Chick)
Nickajack Powerhouse
Abandon Boat Launch
Macedonia Church (Cole City Creek)
French Broad River Access
Bennett Lake Boat Ramp
Brimstone Boat Ramp
Butler's Landing Boat Ramp
Reflection Riding Nature Center Ramp (Lookout Creek)
Walter Hill Dam Boat Ramp
Cedar Point Boat Ramp
Bear Branch Boat Launch
Martha Gallatin Boat Ramp
Rat Branch Boat Ramp
Defeated Creek Marina Boat Ramp
Hope Springs Park Boat Ramp
Forest Service Road 229-A2
Turkey Creek Boat Ramp
Sterchi Farm Kayak Launch (South Chickamauga Creek)
Woodland Point Boat Ramp
Raccoon Mountain (TN RIver)
Tabcat Creek Boat Ramp
Buffalo Ramp
Marion County Campground #1 (Nickajack)
Ensley
Peeler Park Boat Ramp
Donaldson Park Boat Ramp
Camp Jordan (West Chick)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many kayak spots are in Tennessee?
Tennessee has 110 active kayak spots listed in our directory.
What is the average rating for kayak spots in Tennessee?
The average Google rating across kayak spots in Tennessee is 4.7 stars.
What is the top-rated kayak spot in Tennessee?
Music City Outdoors is currently the highest-rated kayak spot in Tennessee.
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