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Douglas Dam Boat Ramp

Douglas Dam boat ramp in Dandridge offers convenient access to Douglas Lake with a large concrete public boat launch and ample parking near the dam.

The ramp provides easy water access for boaters, anglers, and paddlers looking to explore the 555-mile shoreline of this 30,600-acre reservoir.

Additional amenities in the area include TVA-operated campgrounds (Douglas Dam Headwater and Tailwater Campgrounds) and designated picnic areas with scenic overlook views of the dam and surrounding mountains.


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