Leadvale

Leadvale is a boat ramp access point on the French Broad River in White Pine, Jefferson County, Tennessee. The French Broad River is a major waterway with a stream order of 8, indicating it flows with considerable volume and power. At this location, the river averages about 7,590 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of 6.34 feet per second, creating moderate current conditions typical of a major river system. The site provides access to a substantial stretch of the French Broad River, which spans 214.61 miles total and drops 1,389 feet in elevation as it flows toward its confluence with the Holston River.

Boaters using Leadvale should be prepared for river conditions that require intermediate paddling or boating skills. The river's current and 6.5 foot per mile average gradient mean that water conditions are generally flowing with noticeable momentum. The French Broad River supports various water recreation activities throughout its length, and this access point provides entry to one of the larger river systems in East Tennessee.