Best Places to Kayak Near Unicoi, TN

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

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Top Picks Near Unicoi

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Mallard Cove Road

Standout kayak fishing on Watauga Lake

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Rat Branch

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

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Watauga Dam

Well-equipped launch with boat ramp, parking, dock

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Blevins Bend

Tennessee · 9.3 mi

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

Chestoa Access Area

Tennessee · 10.0 mi

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Tennessee · 11.3 mi

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

Highway 19 Bridge

Tennessee · 11.7 mi

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

Jackson Island

Tennessee · 11.9 mi

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

Knob Creek

Tennessee · 12.4 mi

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

Hwy 11E (New Devault Bridge)

Tennessee · 13.0 mi

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

Hwy 11E (New Devault Bridge)

Tennessee · 13.0 mi

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Rat Branch

Tennessee · 13.2 mi

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

Winged Deer Park

Tennessee · 13.3 mi

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

Roan Mountain State Park

Tennessee · 13.7 mi

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Watauga Dam

Tennessee · 13.9 mi

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Hunter Bridge

Tennessee · 14.0 mi

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Wilbur Dam Access

Tennessee · 14.3 mi

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Watauga Lakeshores Marina

Tennessee · 14.4 mi

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Pickens Bridge

Tennessee · 15.0 mi

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Fish Springs Marina

Tennessee · 16.3 mi

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

Boone Dam

Tennessee · 17.7 mi

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Lakeview Marina

Tennessee · 17.8 mi

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Boone Lake Marina

Tennessee · 17.8 mi

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

Devault Bridge

Tennessee · 17.9 mi

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

SR 75 Bridge

Tennessee · 18.0 mi

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Sugar Hollow

Tennessee · 18.0 mi

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Mallard Cove Road

Tennessee · 18.4 mi

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

Rainbow Bridge

Tennessee · 18.5 mi

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

J. Forrest Thomas Access Area

Tennessee · 18.6 mi

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

Airport Ramp

Tennessee · 18.7 mi

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Davy Crockett State Park

Tennessee · 18.8 mi

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Bluff City Park

Tennessee · 18.9 mi

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Muddy Creek

Tennessee · 18.9 mi

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Paddling Near Other Cities

Widen your search to towns within an hour of Unicoi.

Milligan College, TN7 miErwin, TN7 miMountain Home, TN8 miHampton, TN8 miJohnson City, TN9 miJonesborough, TN11 miElizabethton, TN12 miWatauga, TN12 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best places to kayak near Unicoi, TN?

Top picks near Unicoi include Mallard Cove 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 Unicoi?

Near Unicoi 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 Unicoi?

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