North Mouse Creek to Blythe Ferry Boat Ramp
Class I
The Hiwassee River is generally a slow-moving river between North Mouse Creek to Blythe Ferry boat ramp and the Tennessee River. All types of boats can navigate this stretch of the waterway, moving between many inlets and islands, and fishing is abundant in the main channel, inlets and creeks along the way. Agriculture and industry line of the banks of this section of the river, with a few marinas to provide food, drinks and fuel.
Access Point | Mile | Parking | Camping | Restrooms | Fees | More Info | Map |
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N Mouse Creek | 15.2 | Overnight - Gravel with Less Than 25 spaces. | No | No | No | Small single gravel access off Highway 163 Bridge over N. Mouse Creek. Creek left, River right to creek entrance. | Map |
B and B Marina | 13.6 | Overnight - Paved with Greater Than 25 spaces. | No | Yes | Yes | Private marina with boat ramp, marina store, restaurant. | Map |
Candies Creek | 11.5 | Overnight - Gravel with Less Than 25 spaces. | No | No | No | Small put-in on creek about 3 miles off main river at Candies Creek WMA. Access on both sides of bridge. Water level low in winter. Very quiet, scenic area. | Map |
Ed's Landing | 12.7 | Yes - Dirt with spaces. | No | No | No | Private landowner who has signs up for users to keep the site clean. Ramp is uneven and steep drop off. Creek left, River right creek entrance. | Map |
Gray's Ferry | 11.5 | Overnight - Dirt with Less Than 25 spaces. | No | No | No | Small gravel boat launch suitable for small boats only. Fire pit. Limited use in winter. | Map |
Price's Creek East | 10.3 | Overnight - Gravel with Less Than 25 spaces. | No | No | No | Single paved ramp with gravel parking lot and small pavilion. Pavilion and picnic spot hit by tornado. Signage missing. | Map |
Hwy 58 Bridge | 7.7 | Overnight - Paved with Less Than 25 spaces. | No | No | No | Map | |
Agency Creek Campground | 8.1 | Overnight - Paved with Greater Than 20 spaces. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Campground with long-term trailers and tent pads, marina docking. Small adjacent area to campground and marina charges $5 for parking/ramp use. | Map |
Sportsman's Hwy 58 Dock | 8.1 | Overnight - Paved with Greater Than 20 spaces. | No | No | Yes | Large ramp with adequate parking. Has old dock with some slips. $3 ramp fee. Rather run down. Kiosk onsite with no information. | Map |
Blythe Ferry Boat Ramp | 0.2 | Yes - Paved with Limited spaces. | No | No | No | Large ramp with courtesy dock, but limited parking. This is the site of the historic Blythe Ferry located on the TN River below the mouth of the Hiwassee River. About 1/2 a mile down the road is the Cherokee Removal Memorial that has public restrooms | Map |