Laguardo Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water on Old Hickory Lake in Gallatin, TN. Expect a launch or parking fee here. The drive from Nashville covers roughly 21 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Davis Corner Boat Ramp in Mount Juliet (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Gallatin, TN |
| Water | Old Hickory Lake |
| Surface | concrete |
| Launch fee | yes, a fee is charged |
Closures and rules for Laguardo Boat Ramp: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Laguardo Boat Ramp is one of 3 public launches on Old Hickory Lake. All launches on Old Hickory Lake
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide 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 checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Laguardo Boat Ramp is in Gallatin, Tennessee. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Laguardo Boat Ramp.
Laguardo Boat Ramp is on Old Hickory Lake.
There is a fee. We don't list amounts because they change often. Check the pay station or the managing agency for current rates.
Kayaks are usually fine at Laguardo Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Ramp in Smyrna in Smyrna, about 20 miles away.
Davis Corner Boat Ramp in Mount Juliet (under 1 mile), Martha Gallatin Boat Ramp in Gallatin (3.2 miles) and Lock 4 Access 1 Boat Ramp in Gallatin (4.9 miles).
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