Louisville Point Park

Louisville Point Park provides access to Fort Loudoun Lake, a major reservoir on the Tennessee River in Blount County. This is a significant waterway with an average flow of nearly 70,000 cubic feet per second and a major stream order classification. The Tennessee River in this region flows through a 654-mile system with substantial elevation changes, making it an important water corridor for the Southeast. Given the scale and power of this waterway, paddlers and boaters should be prepared for a large navigable system with considerable water volume.

Fort Loudoun Lake is a impoundment of the Tennessee River, which creates calmer conditions compared to the free-flowing sections. The location at Louisville Point Park offers boaters access to a major recreational and commercial waterway. The Tennessee River system includes multiple locks and dams along its length, so boaters should be aware of navigation requirements and check for any dam operations or water level changes that might affect their trip.

This access point serves as an entry to one of the Southeast's most important river systems. Boaters of various skill levels use the Tennessee River system, though the scale of water flow and potential commercial traffic should inform trip planning. Water conditions can vary significantly based on dam operations upstream, so checking current conditions before launching is recommended.