South Hap Arnold

South Hap Arnold is a boat ramp providing access to Woods Reservoir on the Elk River in Franklin County, Tennessee. The Elk River is a large river system spanning 175 miles with a significant elevation drop of 2100 feet, creating diverse water conditions throughout its course. At this location, boaters can expect a major river environment with substantial flow averaging 2758 cubic feet per second and velocities around 4 feet per second, indicating moderate to strong current conditions typical of larger river systems.

The ramp serves as an access point to a river known for its considerable gradient and drainage basin of 1533 square miles. Paddlers and boaters using this site should be prepared for river conditions rather than calm lake paddling, with the understanding that the Elk River maintains consistent flow and current. The coordinates place this access point in Franklin County, making it a regional resource for those looking to launch onto this major Tennessee waterway.