Wells Park Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on South Fork Holston River in Bluff City, TN. The drive from Knoxville covers roughly 99 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Steele Creek Park Boat Ramp in Bristol, about 6.9 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Bluff City, TN |
| Water | South Fork Holston River |
| Park | Wells Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Bluff City: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Wells Park Boat Ramp is in Bluff City, Tennessee. Open the map link to see where Wells Park Boat Ramp sits on the shore.
Wells Park Boat Ramp is on South Fork Holston River.
The map data has no fee details for Wells Park Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Paddlers can usually use Wells Park Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Steele Creek Park Boat Ramp in Bristol (6.9 miles), Winged Deer Park Boat Ramp in Johnson City (7.7 miles) and Warriors' Path State Park Boat Ramp in Kingsport (12 miles).
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