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Marinas in Tennessee

Cruise 33 marinas across Tennessee. Maps, hours, contact info, photos, and verified operator profiles, all in one place.

Smokies, Cumberland Plateau, and the Mississippi River bluffs.

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Highest rated

Marinas in Tennessee by Google rating

Ranked by Google rating, then by number of reviews, across all 33 marinas listed in Tennessee.

MarinaCityRating
Hurricane MarinaSilver Point4.81,033 Google reviews
Willow Grove Resort & Marina, LLCAllons4.8496 Google reviews
Watersports of ChattanoogaHixson4.842 Google reviews
East Port Marina & ResortAlpine4.7411 Google reviews
Waterside MarinaAndersonville4.7285 Google reviews
Center Hill Marina & Yacht ClubLancaster4.7229 Google reviews
Dale Hollow MarinaCelina4.7183 Google reviews
Lighthouse Pointe MarinaDandridge4.7163 Google reviews

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Boat rentals, tours and charters in Tennessee

Top camping

Most-booked campgrounds in Tennessee

Federal campgrounds in Tennessee that Recreation.gov lists for boating, ranked by how many times they were booked in fiscal 2025.

  1. Defeated Creek Park1

    Defeated Creek Park

    9,671 bookings
  2. Seven Points2

    Seven Points

    5,658 bookings
  3. Indian Boundary3

    Indian Boundary

    4,593 bookings
  4. Salt Lick Creek4

    Salt Lick Creek

    4,361 bookings
  5. 5

    Cedar Creek

    3,812 bookings

Bookings: Recreation.gov, fiscal 2025 (Oct 2024 to Sep 2025).

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Marinas, boat launches, rivers & creeks and camping in Tennessee

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About Tennessee

Tennessee has no coastline and doesn't need one. The Tennessee and Cumberland River systems feed a chain of big reservoirs that keeps boaters busy border to border. East Tennessee belongs to the TVA lakes (Norris, Watts Bar, Chickamauga), spread out below the Appalachian foothills, with quiet coves for a lazy anchor and long open runs for skiing and tubing. A deep bench of marinas holds it all together.

Head west and Middle Tennessee takes over: Percy Priest Lake sits right at Nashville's edge, and Dale Hollow Lake (clear water, entrenched houseboat culture), draws boaters who plan whole vacations around it. The Cumberland River threads through the region too, its navigable stretches linking city waterfronts to slow, green country miles. Marinas here cover the spread (fuel, slips, repairs), for everyone from tournament anglers to Sunday cruisers.

West Tennessee flattens out but the boating doesn't stop. Stretches of the Tennessee River and a scatter of smaller lakes and rivers work their way toward the Mississippi, trading mountain views for herons, sloughs, and long unhurried water. Marinas out here serve transient and long-term boaters alike, and the lighter traffic is its own reward. Charters run statewide, heaviest on the big lakes, mostly guided fishing, plus the occasional easy cruise.

The infrastructure holds up because somebody maintains it. The Tennessee Valley Authority and other agencies keep the navigation channels marked and the public access points open, which makes trip planning refreshingly boring. Many Tennessee marinas go well past the basics (lodging, restaurants, rental fleets), functioning as small waterfront towns for locals and visiting boaters both.

When to cruise in Tennessee

Peak Jun–Aug

Full season

Quick facts

Boat launches mapped
736
Rivers mapped
1,085
Marinas listed
33
Best season
April through November

Trip guide

Know before you go in Tennessee

Federal permits, lotteries and timed-entry reservations in Tennessee, from Recreation.gov.

  • Timed entryGreat Smoky Mountains National Park Vehicle Reservations

Confirm current requirements with the agency that sets them before your trip. Rules and fees change every season.

  • Boater Education Requirement

    Anyone born after January 1, 1989, must possess a Tennessee Boating Safety Education Certificate to operate a motorboat or PWC over 8.5 horsepower.

    Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)

  • Vessel Registration

    All motorized vessels, regardless of length, and all sailboats must be registered with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA). Registration must be renewed periodically.

  • Age Restrictions for Operation

    Persons under 12 years of age may not operate a motorboat or PWC over 8.5 horsepower unless accompanied by an adult who can take immediate control. Specific rules apply to those 12-15 years old.

  • Fishing License

    A valid Tennessee fishing license is required for anyone 13 years of age or older to fish in the state's public waters. Various license types are available for residents and non-residents.

    Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA)
01Are there any restrictions on engine size for boats in Tennessee?
Not statewide, Tennessee doesn't cap engine size for recreational boats as a general rule. Some smaller local lakes and designated areas do set horsepower limits, so check the rules for your specific water before you launch.
02What kind of fishing is popular on Tennessee's lakes?
Largemouth and smallmouth bass, striped bass, crappie, catfish, and panfish all get serious attention here. Dale Hollow Lake carries a national reputation for trophy smallmouth, anglers travel a long way for it.
03Can I rent a houseboat in Tennessee?
Absolutely, houseboating is one of the things Tennessee does best. Dale Hollow, Norris, and Watts Bar are the classic rental lakes, with marinas and rental companies offering boats across a wide range of sizes and comfort levels.
04Are there public boat ramps available, or do I need to use a marina?
Public ramps are everywhere. The TWRA and other agencies maintain a broad network covering most major lakes and rivers, so you're rarely far from free access. Marinas often have their own ramps too, sometimes for a fee.
05What are the typical operating hours for marinas in Tennessee?
It depends on the season and the marina. Peak summer usually means extended hours for fuel and services; off-season hours shrink considerably. Call the specific marina before you count on anything.
06Is it common to find boat repair services at Tennessee marinas?
At the bigger marinas on major lakes and rivers, yes: engine work, hull repair, winterization, the works. Smaller marinas tend to handle less in-house and will point you to local specialists instead.

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