Lighthouse Point Marina

Lighthouse Point Marina is a boat access site located on Douglas Lake, the impounded section of the French Broad River near Sevierville in Jefferson County, Tennessee. Douglas Lake is a major reservoir on the French Broad River system, which is a significant waterway with a drainage area of over 5,000 square miles. The French Broad River itself is a major stream order 8 river with considerable volume, averaging nearly 7,600 cubic feet per second of flow. As an impounded section, Douglas Lake provides calmer water conditions compared to the free-flowing river downstream, making it more suitable for various recreational boating activities.

Paddlers and boaters accessing this site should be aware that while Douglas Lake itself offers relatively calm conditions as a reservoir, the underlying French Broad River system is substantial and flows consistently with an average gradient of 6.5 feet per mile. The lake elevation sits at approximately 247 meters above sea level in this region. Boaters should exercise appropriate caution and use proper safety equipment, particularly if they plan to venture beyond the main lake pool or explore downstream areas where current becomes more pronounced.

The Sevierville location provides access to a major water recreation area in East Tennessee. Given the size and scope of Douglas Lake as a significant impoundment, the site likely serves as a hub for various water-based activities typical of Tennessee Valley Authority reservoirs, though specific amenities at this particular access point would need to be verified locally.