Smith's Bend Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp on Cordell Hull Lake in Lafayette, TN. Launching at Smith's Bend Boat Ramp is free. Murfreesboro is the nearest big city, about 47 miles away. If it's full, Salt Lick Park Ramp in Lafayette is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Lafayette, TN |
| Water | Cordell Hull Lake |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
Rules and closures near Lafayette: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
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Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon We haven't tested these ourselves; we chose them by size and specs. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Check the current price on Amazon.
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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Smith's Bend Boat Ramp is in Lafayette, Tennessee. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Smith's Bend Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Cordell Hull Lake.
Launching at Smith's Bend Boat Ramp costs nothing, going by the map data.
Paddlers can usually use Smith's Bend Boat Ramp. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end.
Salt Lick Park Ramp in Lafayette (under 1 mile), Hollemans Bend Boat Ramp in Carthage (under 1 mile) and Wartrace Park Boat Ramp in Lafayette (2.6 miles).
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