Recreation area

Wise Boat Launch

George Washington & Jefferson National Forest · Kentucky — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

The Wise Boat Launch, located on the North Fork of Pound Lake near Cane Patch Campground, serves as an easy access point for boaters and anglers.

Getting there

From Kingsport, TN: Follow US 23 North to Pound VA. At the second Pound exit make a left onto SR 671 West. Follow for 4.3 miles to the entrance on the right. From Abingdon, VA: Follow US 58 West/19 North to Hansonville, VA. Turn left onto US 58 West Alternate and drive to Norton. At Norton, turn north onto US 23 to Pound, VA. Take the second Pound exit and turn left onto SR 671 West. Follow SR 671 for 4.3 miles to the entrance on the right.

Activities

  • BOATING
  • FISHING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.