You'll find Flat Branch boat launch in Bryson City. It's a public boat ramp. From Knoxville it's roughly 42 miles in a straight line. The next public ramp is Old 228 Fontana Lake Boat Ramp in Bryson City, about 3.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Bryson City, NC |
| Water | Flat Branch |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official public water access in North Carolina, including Flat Branch boat launch: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Details: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Flat Branch boat launch is in Bryson City, North Carolina. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Flat Branch boat launch.
Flat Branch, in Bryson City.
Our data does not say whether Flat Branch boat launch charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Yes in most cases. At busy times, wait for a gap between trailers at Flat Branch boat launch. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Panel Branch Lake Access in Andrews, about 15 miles away.
Old 228 Fontana Lake Boat Ramp in Bryson City (3.7 miles), Barkers Creek River Access Boat Ramp in Sylva (15 miles) and Panel Branch Lake Access in Andrews (15 miles).
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