You'll find Nickajack, Below Dam (TN River) in New Hope. It's a kayak and canoe launch. There's no launch fee according to the map data. It's about 18 miles from Chattanooga, TN, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Nickajack Powerhouse in New Hope (under 1 mile).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | New Hope, TN |
| Water | River |
| Launch fee | free |
Official Tennessee access sites: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
More in our guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
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Nickajack, Below Dam (TN River) is in New Hope, Tennessee. We have no street address for Nickajack, Below Dam (TN River), only its exact position on the map.
It gives you access to River.
According to the map data there is no fee at Nickajack, Below Dam (TN River).
Nickajack Powerhouse in New Hope (under 1 mile), Shellmound Ramp (Nickajack) in New Hope (under 1 mile) and Maple View (Nickajack) in New Hope (1 mile).
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