Sullivans Bend is a public boat ramp on Cordell Hull Lake in Carthage, TN. Sullivans Bend charges no fee, according to the map data. Murfreesboro is the nearest big city, about 43 miles away. The next public ramp is Sullivans Bend Ramp 2 in Carthage, about under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Carthage, TN |
| Hours | Open 24 hours please check with the launch before you go |
| Water | Cordell Hull Lake |
| Launch fee | free |
State agency for boat ramps around Carthage: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Sullivans Bend is one of 8 public launches on Cordell Hull Lake. All launches on Cordell Hull Lake
Guide: 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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Sullivans Bend is in Carthage, Tennessee. Open the map link to see where Sullivans Bend sits on the shore.
Cordell Hull Lake, in Carthage.
Launching at Sullivans Bend costs nothing, going by the map data.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Sullivans Bend Ramp 2 in Carthage (under 1 mile), Buffalo Ramp in Carthage (1 mile) and Defeated Creek Campground Boat Ramp in Carthage (2.2 miles).
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