Morris Ferry

Morris Ferry provides boat access to the Elk River at Woods Reservoir in Franklin County, Tennessee. This is a launch point on a large river system with significant water volume, averaging 2758 cubic feet per second flow. The Elk River in this area represents a major drainage system covering 1533 square miles, with a considerable elevation drop across its 175-mile length that creates varied water conditions depending on season and dam operations.

The access point serves as a gateway to explore Woods Reservoir and the Elk River system. Given the river's stream order classification as a large river with an average velocity of 4.17 feet per second and a 12-foot-per-mile gradient, boaters should be prepared for moderate current conditions. The reservoir setting may provide calmer conditions than the main river channel. Paddlers and motorboaters using this access should be aware of the river's substantial flow volume and plan accordingly for their skill level and boat type.