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Rhodes Lake

Ripley, Tennessee — Dyer County.

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31Surface acres
1Public access sites

Surface area: The USGS National Hydrography Dataset outline (NHD Permanent ID 66037977).

Location & fast facts

Where Rhodes Lake is in Tennessee

The red circle marks Rhodes Lake.

Fast facts

About Rhodes Lake

  • County: Dyer
  • Nearest city: Ripley (about 9.6 mi from the lake)
  • Mapped as: Lake or pond (USGS National Hydrography Dataset)
  • Distance: about 61 mi from Memphis and 158 mi from Nashville, 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

  • Paddling. 1 public access site, no trailer ramp listed
  • Camping. 3 campgrounds within 15 mi (list)

Watch for

    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

    Rhodes Lake shoreline, boat launches & beaches

    Rhodes Lake Boat Launch (Cartop / walk-in)10.1 mileN

    Numbers on the map match the list at rightbelow.

    Cartop / walk-in
    1. 1Rhodes Lake Boat Launch
      Cartop / walk-in · Ripley

    Shoreline: USGS National Hydrography Dataset (NHD Waterbody, Permanent ID 66037977), public domain. State outline: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb. Points: TWRA boating and fishing access sites. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Not for navigation.

    Campgrounds near Rhodes Lake

    We found 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles of Rhodes Lake. Distances are straight-line from the nearest point on the shoreline, so driving distance is longer.

    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: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026.

    Nearest airports

    The closest airport with scheduled passenger flights to Rhodes 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 (35.9532, -89.5912). The nearest station may be several miles away. NWS forecast for Rhodes 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 Rhodes 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 CT (America/Chicago), and accurate to within a few minutes.

      Boat launches & access sites

      1 public access site listed.

      SiteTownOwnerTypeParkingFeeUsesMap
      Rhodes Lake Boat LaunchRipley—Carry-in (hand launch)——Boating35.9545, -89.5951

      TWRA boating and fishing access sites

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

      Contact & official info

      Questions about Rhodes Lake

      How big is Rhodes Lake?

      Rhodes Lake covers about 31 acres in Ripley, Tennessee (Dyer County).

      Is there a public boat launch on Rhodes Lake?

      No trailer ramp is listed, but there is 1 public access site for car-top boats or shore access.

      Are there campgrounds near Rhodes Lake?

      Yes. We list 3 campgrounds and RV parks within 15 miles.

      What towns are on Rhodes Lake?

      Rhodes Lake touches Ripley in Dyer County, Tennessee.

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