You'll find Martha Gallatin Boat Ramp on Old Hickory Lake in Gallatin. It's a public boat ramp. There's no launch fee according to the map data. From Nashville it's roughly 23 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Lock 4 Access 1 Boat Ramp in Gallatin (2.4 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Gallatin, TN |
| Hours | Open 24 hours please check with the launch before you go |
| Water | Old Hickory Lake |
| Launch fee | free |
Closures and rules for Martha Gallatin Boat Ramp: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Martha Gallatin Boat Ramp is one of 3 public launches on Old Hickory Lake. Old Hickory Lake overview
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Martha Gallatin Boat Ramp is in Gallatin, Tennessee. Navigation apps get you there via the map pin, which marks Martha Gallatin Boat Ramp itself.
It gives you access to Old Hickory Lake.
Martha Gallatin Boat Ramp is marked as free in the map data, though rules can change, so look at the signs when you arrive.
Kayaks are usually fine at Martha Gallatin Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Canoe Ramp in Smyrna in Smyrna, about 24 miles away.
Lock 4 Access 1 Boat Ramp in Gallatin (2.4 miles), Laguardo Boat Ramp in Gallatin (3.2 miles) and Davis Corner Boat Ramp in Mount Juliet (3.8 miles).
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