Southern Boat Ramps

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The Boils

Water bodyRoaring River
Water typeFreshwater
CountyJackson
Address / directionsFrom Gainesboro take HWY 53 N to HWY 135. Turn right and travel 2.4 miles then turn left on Roaring River Rd., cross bridge, turn right and go 4.2 miles. Access area is on right.
Lanes0
FeeNo
ParkingGravel; spaces Less Than 25; trailer Less Than 5
Hours24 hours
StatusOpen year-round
Owner / managerTWRA / TWRA
Agency notesBank fishing, canoeing, flat bottom jon boats only. You can't put in here and float to Cordell Hull because of fish barrier dam located just down stream.
Source ID134
Coordinates36.34946, -85.56340 · OpenStreetMap
Aerial photo of the area around The Boils, Jackson County
Aerial imagery: USDA NAIP via USGS The National Map (public domain). Approx. 400 m wide, centered on listed coordinates.

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Nearest water gauge

Roaring River Near Hilham, Tn (USGS 03418000), about 7.6 mi away. It may be on a different water body.

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