Rock Island Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Caney Fork River, is located in Spencer. It's inside Rock Island State Park. Murfreesboro is the nearest big city, about 42 miles away. The next public ramp is Rock Island State Park Boat Ramp in Spencer, about 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Spencer, TN |
| Water | Caney Fork River |
| Park | Rock Island State Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official Tennessee access sites: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
More in our guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklist
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How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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Rock Island Boat Ramp is in Spencer, Tennessee. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Rock Island Boat Ramp.
It gives you access to Caney Fork River.
Our data does not say whether Rock Island Boat Ramp charges, so look for a pay box or posted fees at the entrance.
Most likely, if you launch from the side of Rock Island Boat Ramp and don't block the lane.
Rock Island State Park Boat Ramp in Spencer (1 mile), Riverfront Park Boat Ramp in McMinnville (12 miles) and Floating Mill Park Boat Ramp in Smithville (17 miles).
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