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Boone Lake
4,400 acres of TVA waters between Piney Flats and Johnson City
Piney Flats, Tennessee
Photo: Lakeview Marina on Boone Lake via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA
- City
- Piney Flats
- Cell signal
- moderate signal
- Admission
- Free admission
Boone Lake is the centerpiece reservoir of the upper Holston watershed, 4,400 acres of water and 131 miles of shoreline impounded by Boone Dam where the South Fork and Watauga rivers meet. Fishing, boating, swimming, and waterfront recreation across Sullivan and Washington counties. Multiple public access points; the Boone Dam picnic area is the easiest visitor entry on the Sullivan County side.
Visit Info
all: Dawn to dusk
Access points open year-round.
Boone Dam Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686
Parking: Free parking at Boone Dam Picnic Area and other TVA access points.
Visitor Tips
- ›Restrooms at Boone Dam picnic area
- ›Fishing license required (TWRA)
- ›Best fishing for largemouth bass and bluegill
Stay near this stop
Turn this into an overnight trip.
These places to stay are closest to Boone Lake. Use them as your base, then add nearby food, trails, and events.
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What to know before you go
- Access
- Paved parking and picnic areas at Boone Dam access; some shoreline rugged.
- Parking
- Free parking at Boone Dam Picnic Area and other TVA access points.
- Cell signal
- Moderate cell signal — main areas covered, expect dead spots
- Tips
- Restrooms at Boone Dam picnic area
- Fishing license required (TWRA)
- Best fishing for largemouth bass and bluegill
Pair this with
Pair Boone Lake with Boonies at Davis Marina, Exchange Place, and Muddy Creek Raceway.
Within 6 miles, you can chain these into a half-day without driving back.
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