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Access Site TN

Rhea Harbor

Piney River - Watts Bar Lake

Source: tennessee_wildlife_resources_agency Updated 1 year ago

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City: Spring City, TN
County: Rhea
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.67610419, -84.85119097
370 Lakeshire Dr, Spring City, TN 37381, USA
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About This Access Site
Rhea Harbor provides convenient boat access to Watts Bar Lake near Spring City in Rhea County, Tennessee. Located at river marker 562.5 on Watts Bar Lake, this access point serves as a gateway to both the lake and the Piney River system. The site is situated off the main lake channel, approximately 2 miles up Caney Creek, making it ideal for paddlers seeking quieter water or exploring tributary areas.

The Piney River feeding into this area is a medium-sized river system with moderate flow characteristics (averaging 121 cubic feet per second) and a noticeable gradient typical of East Tennessee waterways. Boaters should note a 22-foot maximum clearance under the bridge in the access area. This location offers direct lake frontage and is conveniently positioned for day trips on Watts Bar Lake or exploration of the Piney River drainage. Before launching, contact the facility to confirm current channel conditions and depths, especially if navigating the narrower creek access.