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Patterson is a boat access point located on Sale Creek where it meets Chickamauga Lake in Hamilton County, Tennessee. This access site provides entry to the Chickamauga Lake system, a major Tennessee Valley Authority impoundment that offers extensive recreational opportunities. Sale Creek feeds into the larger lake system, making this a convenient launching point for boaters exploring the area.
The site serves paddlers and boaters of various skill levels looking to access Chickamauga Lake. The calm lake conditions typical of this TVA reservoir make it suitable for recreational boating, kayaking, and canoeing. Anglers frequently use this access point to reach fishing areas within the lake system.