Beaches

Lake beaches and swimming spots in Tennessee

7 swimming spots and shoreline access points are mapped across 3 lakes in Tennessee. They come from federal and state datasets, so every one names the agency that records it. None is staffed by a lifeguard unless the operating agency posts one.

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Swimming spots in Tennessee

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Swimming spots in Tennessee

Closest to the lake center first.

Percy Priest Lake

Nashville Shores

0.7 mi from the lake center.

Recreation.gov (RIDB)Swimming

Watauga Lake

Watauga Lake Area

1.5 mi from the lake center.

Recreation.gov (RIDB)Swimming

Percy Priest Lake

Long Island Beach

Davidson County County; 2.5 mi from the lake center.

wikidataSwimming

Watauga Lake

Watauga Point Picnic Area

Managed by Cherokee National Forest; open 4/1/2024 to 10/15/2024; fee information published, published season; 4.7 mi from the…

USDA Forest ServiceSwimmingFee Information PublishedPublished Season

Percy Priest Lake

Willow Beach

Davidson County County; 4.8 mi from the lake center.

wikidataSwimming

Lakes with the most access

Percy Priest Lake (4) Watauga Lake (2) South Holston Lake (1)

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