Watauga Lake, TN
AKA: Watauga Reservoir
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About Watauga Lake
The picturesque setting of Watauga Reservoir awaits your visit for a day on the water. Along the northeast border of the state, Watauga Lake is a 6,400-acre reservoir with over 100 miles of shoreline to enjoy from land or water. This multi-recreation use lake includes campgrounds, RV hookups, boat launch ramps, boat rentals, lodging, restaurants and seven marinas to enhance your get-away.
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Amenities
Marina: Seven
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: Eight
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Boat Rentals
Little Milligan Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, south side, off Moody Circle road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Sink Mountain Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, north side, this is a gravel ramp with limited, gravel parking.
Watauga Dam Boat Ramp And Parking
This is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking. It is located in the northwest corner of the lake, immediately east of the dam.
Marinas
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
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Click here for a Tennessee Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Watauga Dam Campground - 423 542-3533
Bayview Family Campground - 423 768-0434
Boots Off Hostel & Campground - 239 218-3904
Fish Species Present
The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brown trout, lake trout, bluegill, redear sunfish, rock bass, warmouth and white bass at Watauga Lake in Tennessee.
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Contact Information
Watauga Point Recreational Area
Cherokee National Forest
Hampton, TN 37658
423 735-1500
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