Magazine Branch Boat Ramp
Magazine Branch Boat Ramp
Magazine Branch Boat Ramp offers free camping and boat access to Calderwood Lake with multiple dirt camping sites, picnic tables, fire rings, porta-potties, and a boat launch.
The location is situated along Highway 129 near Deals Gap, approximately 2 miles south of Cheoah Dam, and provides access to scenic paddling opportunities including Slickrock Creek and an abandoned train tunnel.
Note that the access road is narrow and not suitable for large RVs (30+ feet), and there is no cellular service in the area.
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