Raccoon Mountain

The Raccoon Mountain Boat Ramp provides access to Nickajack Lake, part of the Tennessee River system, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. This launch site is located at mile marker 444.4 on the south side of the river, approximately 8.9 miles downstream from the Suck Creek Boat Ramp.

Nickajack Lake is a wide, slow-moving section of the Tennessee River, with depths ranging from 15-30 feet. The lake is popular with recreational boaters, anglers, and paddlers. The Raccoon Mountain Ramp offers a paved, single-lane launch area suitable for launching kayaks, canoes, and small to medium-sized powerboats. Parking is available, though the lot size may be limited.

For those exploring the Tennessee River by kayak or canoe, the Raccoon Mountain access provides a convenient put-in point to access the scenic waterway and surrounding natural areas, including the Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park just a few miles downstream. Paddlers should be prepared for the potential of wind and boat traffic on the wider lake sections of the river.