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Access Site TN

Blevins Bend

Watauga River • Gap Creek

Source: tennessee_wildlife_resources_agency Updated 1 year ago

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City: Johnson City, TN
County: Carter County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.33402887, -82.27061902
211 Blevins, Johnson City, TN 37601, USA
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Watauga River at Elizabethton, TN Same River 3 mi away
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Watauga River near Sugar Grove, NC Same River 25.8 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Watauga River
6 runs
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II This location is on this run 6. Watauga Reservoir to Boone Lake
36.3 mi
IV+ Downstream from here (33.8 mi to put-in) 0.5 Grandfather Mountain
6.7 mi
IV-V Upstream from here (23.0 mi from take-out) 5. Guys Ford Bridge to AW Sherwood Horine Access
4.8 mi 103 ft/mi
II(IV) Upstream from here (27.0 mi from take-out) 4. US Route 321 Bridge to Guy's Ford
4.9 mi 35 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (30.7 mi from take-out) 2/3. NC Route 105 Bridge to US Route 321 Bridge
9.7 mi
II-IV Upstream from here (37.5 mi from take-out) 1. SR 1557 to NC 105 - Red Roof
2.0 mi 75 ft/mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Blevins Bend is a popular boat ramp and public access site located on the Watauga River in Johnson City, Tennessee. This TWRA-maintained ramp provides an important launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats to explore the scenic Watauga River.

The Watauga is a medium-sized river with Class I-II whitewater that flows through the Appalachian foothills. The Blevins Bend access is situated on a relatively calm, flatwater section of the river, making it well-suited for a wide range of paddlers and boaters. This site is particularly popular with anglers targeting the river's healthy trout and bass populations.

An added benefit of the Blevins Bend ramp is its accessibility - it is the first ramp on the Watauga River that is wheelchair-friendly, allowing mobility-impaired users to more easily access the water. Nearby amenities include the Cardens Bluff Campground, about 10 miles away. Boaters should always check water levels and local conditions before launching, as the Watauga's flow can fluctuate.
Nearby Campgrounds (1 within 10 miles)
CARDENS BLUFF CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
Nearby Boat Facilities
Rat Branch Boat Launch On-site