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Fort Loudoun Lake

Knoxville · Louisville · Alcoa · Farragut · Rockford, Tennessee — Knox County.

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13,770Surface acres
18Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID {EDEB44A0-07F7-49F2-A41F-E2BF9C465131}).

Location & fast facts

Where Fort Loudoun Lake is in Tennessee

The red circle marks Fort Loudoun Lake.

Fast facts

About Fort Loudoun Lake

  • Counties: Knox, Blount, Loudon
  • Cities & towns on the shore: Knoxville, Louisville, Alcoa, Farragut, Rockford
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 14 mi from Knoxville and 87 mi from Chattanooga, straight-line (not driving distance)

Towns and counties: U.S. Census Bureau boundaries overlaid on the USGS lake outline (Tennessee: incorporated places touching the lake, otherwise the nearest one).

Fishing in Tennessee

Official TWRA pages. Rules and fees change; check before you go.

Good for & watch for

Good for

  • Boating. 18 public trailer launches listed (see access)
  • Camping. 20 campgrounds within 15 mi, 1 on the shore (list)

Watch for

  • Non-native/invasive species. Zebra mussel, Eurasian watermilfoil and Wandering hydrilla recorded. Clean, drain and dry your boat and gear.
  • Boat traffic. A public trailer launch means motorboats share the water; expect more traffic on summer weekends.

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.

Lake map

Fort Loudoun Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

Yarberry Camp Ground (campground)Lazy Acres RV Park (campground)Boat ramp (Boat launch)1Boat ramp (Boat launch)2Boat ramp (Boat launch)3Boat ramp (Boat launch)4Boat ramp (Boat launch)5Boat ramp (Boat launch)6Boat ramp (Boat launch)7Boat ramp (Boat launch)8Boat ramp (Boat launch)9Boat ramp (Boat launch)10Boat ramp (Boat launch)11Boat ramp (Boat launch)12Boat ramp (Boat launch)13Boat ramp (Boat launch)14Boat ramp (Boat launch)15Boat ramp (Boat launch)16Boat ramp (Boat launch)17Boat ramp (Boat launch)181 mileN

Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

Boat launch Campground
  1. 1Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  2. 2Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  3. 3Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Knoxville
  4. 4Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Alcoa
  5. 5Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Farragut
  6. 6Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  7. 7Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Knoxville
  8. 8Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  9. 9Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  10. 10Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Knoxville
  11. 11Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  12. 12Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  13. 13Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  14. 14Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Knoxville
  15. 15Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  16. 16Boat ramp
    Boat launch
  17. 17Boat ramp
    Boat launch · Farragut
  18. 18Boat ramp
    Boat launch

Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID {EDEB44A0-07F7-49F2-A41F-E2BF9C465131}), 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.

Campgrounds near Fort Loudoun Lake

We found 20 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Fort Loudoun Lake, 3 of them within 5 miles. 1 is right on the shore. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

14 more within 15 miles

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.

Nearest airports

The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Fort Loudoun 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.

Conditions right now

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Live from the National Weather Service API for the lake's coordinates (35.8547, -84.1344). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Fort Loudoun Lake. No live water-temperature sensor is shown because we haven't found a public one for this lake.

Sun, moon & best fishing times

Sun & moon at Fort Loudoun Lake

Best fishing times

Major periodMinor periodDaylight

    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.

    Boat launches & access sites

    18 public access sites listed, 18 with a boat ramp or trailer launch.

    SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.9318, -83.9832
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8003, -84.2204
    Boat rampKnoxville—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.9626, -83.8970
    Boat rampAlcoa—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8673, -83.9575
    Boat rampFarragut—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8575, -84.1537
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8614, -84.1267
    Boat rampKnoxville—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.9282, -83.9581
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8012, -84.1575
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8602, -84.1237
    Boat rampKnoxville—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8952, -83.9518
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.7807, -84.2400
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8660, -84.1306
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8372, -84.1616
    Boat rampKnoxville—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.9455, -83.9266
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8482, -84.1531
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8492, -84.1507
    Boat rampFarragut—Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8624, -84.1512
    Boat ramp——Boat ramp (OpenStreetMap) · Yes ramp——Boating35.8110, -84.1354

    TWRA boating and fishing access sites and OpenStreetMap boat ramps (ODbL)

    Fees, hours and rules change; confirm with the site owner before you go.

    Non-native/invasive species

    Reported on or near Fort Loudoun Lake

    Clean, Drain, Dry. Remove plants and mud, drain all water, and dry your boat, trailer and gear before moving to another water.

    USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database

    USGS records matched to this water by location (within about 150 m of the outline) or by the place name in the record. A record shows a sighting was reported; it doesn't prove the species is still there. As of Oct 10, 2026.

    Contact & official info

    Questions about Fort Loudoun Lake

    How big is Fort Loudoun Lake?

    Fort Loudoun Lake covers about 13,770 acres in Knoxville, Louisville, Alcoa and Farragut, Tennessee (Knox County).

    Is there a public boat launch on Fort Loudoun Lake?

    Yes. 18 public trailer launches are listed: Boat ramp, Boat ramp and Boat ramp. Check posted fees and parking rules.

    Are there campgrounds near Fort Loudoun Lake?

    Yes. We list 20 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles, 3 of them within 5 miles.

    What towns are on Fort Loudoun Lake?

    Fort Loudoun Lake touches Knoxville, Louisville, Alcoa, Farragut and Rockford in Knox County, Blount County and Loudon County, Tennessee.

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