Watauga Lake / Butler
 In Cherokee, the word “Watauga” means beautiful waters, and Watauga Lake certainly is a paradise with pristine waters and an even more beautiful shoreline. Known for being one of the cleanest lakes in the country, Watauga Lake is one of the most desired places to live in all of East Tennessee. Surrounded by the Cherokee National Forest with the Appalachian Mountains rising above, Watauga Lake
TN offers the best in lake living and recreation.
Located just east of Elizabethton and southwest of Mountain City, Watauga Lake is situated in two different counties: Carter County and Johnson County, and is next to the charming area of Butler, TN. The community of Butler TN continues to grow exponentially and those looking for real estate near Watauga Lake will love Butler TN real estate for its phenomenal location and beautiful surroundings.
 With
over 104 miles of shoreline and
34,200 surface area acres, Watauga
Lake is a medium sized lake that
provides much needed hydroelectric
power to the area. Owned by the
Tennessee Valley Authority, Watauga
Lake was formed by the damming of
the Elk River and the Watauga River
which was completed in 1948. For
decades it has been an excellent
place to camp, fish, hike, horseback
ride, hunt and picnic. Thirteen
species of game fish live in Watauga
Lake and sport fishermen delight in
fishing for several varieties of
trout, walleye, and small and
largemouth bass. For hiking, the
Appalachian Trail crosses just near
the Watauga Lake dam and there are
several hiking trails near the lake
in the Cherokee National Forest.
Bird watchers and those that love to
sit back and watch native wildlife
also will enjoy the area, as much of the land surrounding Watauga Lake has been preserved and
is inhabited with different varieties of birds and native mountain animals.
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Watauga Lake |
Shook Branch Recreation Area sits at the southern shore in Carter County. The area is 20 acres and includes a grassy area for picnicking, as well as picnic tables with grills and a nice designated swimming area. The Appalachian Trail passes through the Shook Branch Recreation Area.
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Watauga Point Recreation Area is another area on the southern shore of the lake in Carter County. This area also comes complete with a nice beach area, picnic tables and grills and a nice grassy knoll. This area costs $2.00 per day per vehicle. Fishing is also permitted here.
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Marinas |
Cove Ridge Marina
910 Pierce Town Road
Butler, TN
423.768.2532
Covered and uncovered boat slips, camping, dry storage, handicapped accessible, deli as well as showers.
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Fish Springs Marina
191 Fish Springs Road
Hampton, TN 37658
423.768.2336
Fish Springs Marina carries fishing supplies, as well as all of your boating needs. Gas can be accessed by boat, and is quite convenient with after hours credit card. Also, pontoon boats are available for rent.
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Lakeshore Resort & Marina / Captain's Table Restaurant
2340 Hwy 321
Hampton, TN
423.725.2223
Boat launch and rental, perfect fishing area, supplies, full service restaurant as well as a motel and cozy cabins.
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Mallard Cove Marina & RV Resort
Hwy 321
Butler, TN
423.768.3440
Tent and RV sites, with sewer and electrical hook-ups, dump station, supply store that also offers equipment rentals.
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Boat Ramps |
Rat Branch
Concrete launch ramp and parking area. Three miles east of Hampton on US 321.
Fee: Day use, $2 per
vehicle. |
Little Milligan
Concrete launch ramp and parking area. Nine miles east of Hampton and 22 miles west of Boone, NC on US 321.
Fee: Day use, $2 per vehicle. |
Sink Mountain
Concrete plank ramp and parking area. On Forest Road 298 approximately 10 miles southwest of Mountain City via TN 67 and 167.
No Fee.
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If you have any questions or would like more information, please
phone us 423.282.5182 or
888.282.5182,
email us, or use our
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