Guntersville Dam Reservation -Southside, a public boat ramp, is located in New Hope. It's about 23 miles from Huntsville, AL, as the crow flies. If it's full, Guntersville Dam Reservation - Northside in New Hope is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | New Hope, AL |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around New Hope: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ramps); ALEA Marine Patrol (boating rules).
Details: 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.
Guntersville Dam Reservation -Southside is in New Hope, Alabama. We have no street address for Guntersville Dam Reservation -Southside, only its exact position on the map.
We don't have fee information for Guntersville Dam Reservation -Southside, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at Guntersville Dam Reservation -Southside clear for trailers. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Lake Guntersville State Park Ramp in Guntersville, about 11 miles away.
Guntersville Dam Reservation - Northside in New Hope (under 1 mile), TVA Public Boat Ramp in Guntersville (4.3 miles) and Lake Guntersville State Park Ramp in Guntersville (11 miles).
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