Old 228 Fontana Lake Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water in Bryson City, NC. The drive from Knoxville covers roughly 44 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, Flat Branch boat launch in Bryson City is 3.7 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Bryson City, NC |
| Water | Fontana Lake |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Closures and rules for Old 228 Fontana Lake Boat Ramp: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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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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Old 228 Fontana Lake Boat Ramp is in Bryson City, North Carolina. There is no street address for Old 228 Fontana Lake Boat Ramp in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
Fontana Lake, in Bryson City.
The map data has no fee details for Old 228 Fontana Lake Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Panel Branch Lake Access in Andrews, about 19 miles away.
Flat Branch boat launch in Bryson City (3.7 miles), Barkers Creek River Access Boat Ramp in Sylva (11 miles) and Dillsboro Launch Park Put-in in Sylva (14 miles).
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