Hiwassee Lake, NC
AKA: Hiwassee Reservoir, Lake Hiwassee
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About Hiwassee Lake
The serenity of Hiwassee Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. Hiwassee Reservoir is a 6,200-acre lake in the southwest corner of the state. There is 180 miles of shoreline to explore and enjoy around this 200 feet-deep reservoir. Enjoy the water and views from a boat, a canoe, a kayak or any other watercraft, you'll find plenty of area for exploring. Three marinas serve the boating public with full marina services, including boat rentals. Campgrounds with RV spaces are conveniently located nearby the lake.
Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NEARBY
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Rentals
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Marinas
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
2070 National Forest Boating Access
This is a primitive boat launch ramp with limited parking.
Hanging Dog Boat Ramp
This two-lane boat ramp has a dock and unimproved parking.
Hiwassee - Mickens Boat Ramp
Plenty of paved parking and a boat dock enhance this two-lane launch ramp. It is located at the southern end of Michen Branch road in the northwest sector of the lake.
Ramsey Bluff Boating Access
This is a primitive boat launch ramp with limited parking.
Click here for a North Carolina Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Crawford's Campground - 828 837-9077
Murphy - Peace Valley KOA Campground - 828 837-6223
Fish Species Present
The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill, white bass, yellow perch and striped bass at Hiwassee Lake in North Carolina.
Map - Camping & Access
Contact Information
Shooks Marina & Boat Rentals
11003 Joe Brown Hwy
Murphy, NC 28906
828 837-2863
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