Long Island Marina

Long Island Marina in Kingston offers a well-equipped access point to Watts Bar Lake, a 39,000-acre TVA-controlled reservoir stretching 72 miles along the Tennessee River. The facility features boat ramps, ample parking, and amenities including 24-hour fuel service, bait, snacks, and ice. The marina is located off River Marker 562.5, approximately 2 miles up Caney Creek; boaters should note the 22-foot maximum clearance under the bridge and can call ahead for current channel conditions and depths.

Watts Bar Lake is ideal for recreational boating and fishing, offering calm, controlled waters typical of TVA lakes in the region. However, paddlers should be aware that the underlying Tennessee River is a major waterway (Stream Order 9) with significant flow averaging nearly 70,000 cubic feet per second and current velocities around 7.6 feet per second. While Watts Bar Lake itself provides protected water for kayaks and canoes, conditions can vary seasonally. The marina monitors Channel 16 VHF radio and is located approximately 30 miles downstream from Fort Loudan Dam, making it a convenient mid-river access point for multi-day trips or day paddling on the lake.