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Lakeside Marina is a public boat ramp located in Bean Station, Grainger County, on Cherokee Lake in east Tennessee. The site is conveniently situated on Highway 25E, just minutes from Morristown and approximately 30 minutes from I-75 Exit 407, making it an accessible launch point for paddlers and boaters heading onto the water. The marina offers kayak and pontoon rentals if you don't have your own equipment.
Cherokee Lake is a major impoundment on the Holston River system, offering a large, stable water body suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and recreational boating. The lake itself provides calmer conditions than the free-flowing river sections upstream. Lakeside Marina is one of numerous public access points along Cherokee Lake's shorelines, so paddlers have options for different launch locations depending on where they plan to explore.
For those venturing beyond the lake or interested in river paddling, the Holston River is a substantial waterway—classified as a major river with an average flow of approximately 4,890 cubic feet per second and an average gradient of 2.5 feet per mile. Conditions vary by season and dam operations, so checking current water levels and flow conditions before your trip is recommended for safety.