Best Places to Kayak Near Mountain Home, TN

30 public launch points within 50 miles of Mountain Home, ranked by water conditions, access, and amenities.

30 nearby12 Rivers11 Reservoirs7 Lakes
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Top Picks Near Mountain Home

green trees beside body of water during daytime1

Buffalo Road

Standout kayak fishing on South Fork Holston River - Boone Lake

LakeBeginner13 mi away
a body of water with plants and trees around it2

Rat Branch

Calm, sheltered water that's ideal for beginners and paddle boarding

LakeBeginner14 mi away
aerial photography of body of water and trees during daytime3

Watauga Dam

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock

LakeBeginner14 mi away
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Knob Creek

Tennessee · 5.0 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Hwy 11E (New Devault Bridge)

Tennessee · 5.7 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Hwy 11E (New Devault Bridge)

Tennessee · 5.7 mi

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a river running through a lush green forest

USA Aggregate

Tennessee · 5.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Winged Deer Park

Tennessee · 5.9 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a river running through a lush green forest

Blevins Bend

Tennessee · 5.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
brown tree branch on body of water during daytime

Pickens Bridge

Tennessee · 7.6 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Highway 19 Bridge

Tennessee · 8.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Boone Dam

Tennessee · 9.9 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
aerial photography of body of water and trees during daytime

Lakeview Marina

Tennessee · 10.1 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

SR 75 Bridge

Tennessee · 10.3 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Devault Bridge

Tennessee · 10.6 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
green trees beside body of water during daytime

Boone Lake Marina

Tennessee · 10.6 mi

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person riding yellow kayak on river during daytime

Sugar Hollow

Tennessee · 10.8 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Airport Ramp

Tennessee · 11.1 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a view of a body of water from a kayak

Smith Shoals

Tennessee · 11.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Muddy Creek

Tennessee · 11.6 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Rainbow Bridge

Tennessee · 11.7 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat sits on a dock in the water

Hunter Bridge

Tennessee · 12.1 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Jackson Island

Tennessee · 12.7 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
green trees beside body of water during daytime

Buffalo Road

Tennessee · 12.7 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a boat sits on a dock in the water

Bluff City Park

Tennessee · 13.0 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

J. Forrest Thomas Access Area

Tennessee · 13.4 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers on a calm Southern lake lined with pine trees at dusk

Warriors Path State Park

Tennessee · 13.8 mi

ReservoirKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Wilbur Dam Access

Tennessee · 13.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
a body of water with plants and trees around it

Rat Branch

Tennessee · 14.2 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
aerial photography of body of water and trees during daytime

Watauga Dam

Tennessee · 14.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Chestoa Access Area

Tennessee · 14.9 mi

RiverKayakingCanoeingBeginner
person riding yellow kayak on river during daytime

Watauga Lakeshores Marina

Tennessee · 15.3 mi

LakeKayakingCanoeingBeginner
Kayakers paddling through a cypress-lined Southern waterway with Spanish moss

Ft. Patrick Henry Dam

Tennessee · 15.3 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Mountain Home.

Johnson City, TN2 miMilligan College, TN4 miJonesborough, TN7 miWatauga, TN7 miUnicoi, TN8 miPiney Flats, TN10 miElizabethton, TN10 miTelford, TN10 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Mountain Home, TN?

Top picks near Mountain Home include Buffalo Road, Rat Branch, Watauga Dam. In total there are 30 public launch points within 50 miles, with paddling on rivers, reservoirs, lakes.

What types of paddling can I do near Mountain Home?

Near Mountain Home you'll find opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddle boarding. Most locations offer beginner-friendly conditions with public boat ramp access.

Are there free kayak launches near Mountain Home?

Yes! Most public boat ramps near Mountain Home are free to use. Some state parks and recreation areas may charge a small parking or entrance fee.