US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsSurface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 43594876, 2 mapped parts).
The red circle marks Boone Lake.
Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Tennessee: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).
Official TWRA pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.
Built only from the data on this page: official access lists, OpenStreetMap beaches and trails, campground listings, state and USGS invasive-species records. We don't rate crowds or water quality.
Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.
Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 43594876, plus 1 more mapped parts), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: TWRA boating and fishing access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL). Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.
We found 12 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Boone Lake, 3 of them within 5 miles. 2 are right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.
RVs welcome
RVs welcome · Tent sites
RVs welcome
RVs welcome
RVs welcome · Dogs allowed
All campgrounds & RV parks in Tennessee
Green tent icons on the lake map mark campgrounds near the shore, and the interactive map shows the closest 12. Amenities are listed only where a source records them; call or check the campground's website before you go, since seasons and rates change every year.
Campground data: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.
The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Boone Lake, plus larger airports within about 150 miles:
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Airports with scheduled airline service from OurAirports (large and medium airports); larger airports are FAA large, medium and small hubs by FAA CY2025 enplanements ("major airport" = FAA large hub). Distances are straight-line from the lake's center, not driving distance; road routes are longer.
Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (36.4394, -82.4325). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Boone Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.
Based on solunar theory, an estimate. Major periods (about 2 hours) center on when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot; minor periods (about 1 hour) center on moonrise and moonset. The 0–100 activity score rises during those periods and gets a boost near sunrise and sunset and around the new and full moon. Weather, water temperature and pressure often matter more. Sun and moon times are calculated in your browser from the lake's coordinates with standard astronomy formulas, shown in ET (America/New_York), and accurate to within a few minutes.
12 public access sites listed, 10 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.
| Site | Town | Owner | Type | Parking | Fee | Uses | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Ramp | Johnson City | TVA | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.4707, -82.3962 |
| Boat ramp | — | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.4733, -82.3015 |
| Boat ramp | — | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.4901, -82.3214 |
| Boat ramp | Johnson City | — | Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.3941, -82.3592 |
| Boone Dam | Johnson City | TVA | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.4475, -82.4280 |
| Devault Bridge | Johnson City | TVA | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.4637, -82.3606 |
| Hwy 11E (New Devault Bridge) | Johnson City | TVA | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | — | Boating | 36.3926, -82.3567 |
| Hwy 11E (New Devault Bridge) | Johnson City | TVA | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.3926, -82.3567 |
| Pickens Bridge | Johnson City | TVA | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.4190, -82.3752 |
| Sugar Hollow Access | Johnson City | TVA | Boat ramp · Yes ramp | — | No fee | Boating | 36.4662, -82.3575 |
| Rainbow Bridge | Johnson City | TVA | Carry-in (hand launch) | — | — | Boating | 36.4741, -82.3167 |
| Winged Deer Park | Johnson City | City | Carry-in (hand launch) | — | — | Boating | 36.3960, -82.3634 |
TWRA boating and fishing access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)
Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.
Boone Lake covers about 4,230 acres in Johnson City, Bluff City and Bristol, Tennessee (Sullivan County).
Yes. 10 public trailer launches are listed: Sugar Hollow Access, Pickens Bridge and Devault Bridge. Check posted fees and parking rules.
Yes. We list 12 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 3 of them within 5 miles.
Boone Lake touches Johnson City, Bluff City and Bristol in Sullivan County and Washington County, Tennessee.
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