Lena Davis River Access gives you public access to the water in Sylva, NC. It's listed as free to use. With 2 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. It's about 61 miles from Knoxville, TN, as the crow flies. If it's full, East Laporte River Park Boat Ramp in Cullowhee is 2 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Sylva, NC |
| Water | Lena Davis River |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | free |
Official North Carolina access sites: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Lena Davis River Access is in Sylva, North Carolina. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Lena Davis River Access.
Lena Davis River Access is on Lena Davis River.
Launching at Lena Davis River Access costs nothing, going by the map data.
Paddlers can usually use Lena Davis River Access. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Riverside Access in Franklin, about 19 miles away.
East Laporte River Park Boat Ramp in Cullowhee (2 miles), Dillsboro Launch Park Put-in in Sylva (5.6 miles) and Cedar Cliff in Cullowhee (6.9 miles).
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