Rat Branch Boat Ramp is a public boat ramp in Hunter, TN. The next public ramp is Watauga Dam Boat Ramp in Elizabethton, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Hunter, TN |
| Water | Rat Branch |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Hunter: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
More in our guide: 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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Rat Branch Boat Ramp is in Hunter, Tennessee. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Rat Branch Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Rat Branch.
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Kayaks are usually fine at Rat Branch Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through.
Y's Men Fishing Access in Elizabethton (under 1 mile), Watauga Dam Boat Ramp in Elizabethton (1 mile) and Little Milligan Boat Ramp in Hunter (6.7 miles).
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