Long Hunter Boating
Notification Alert
Boat House and Fishing Pier Closed Until Further Notice
Due to safety concerns, the boat house and fishing pier are closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.
If you have any questions, please feel free to call the park at 615-885-2422.
Boating at Long Hunter
Long Hunter State Park offers access to J. Percy Priest Lake and Couchville Lake.
J. Percy Priest Lake
This 14,000-acre reservoir borders the park and is one of Middle Tennessee's favorite attractions for fishing, waterskiing, wave runners, pontoons, and paddle sports.
Couchville Lake
Enjoy Couchville Lake's tranquil 110 acres year-round, which is ideal for paddling. The boat dock is currently closed.
Couchville Lake
Open summer weekends through Labor Day.
Hours
Friday, Saturday and Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (last rental at 5:00 PM)
Call 1-615-885-2422 to determine days and hours of boat dock operation.
Rates
Rates are subject to change. A deposit may be required.
Paddleboard: $15 hourly
Kayak - Single: $15 hourly
Kayak - Tandem: $20 hourly
Youth Kayak: $13.73 hourly
Jon Boat with Motor: $45 1/2 day
Life jackets and paddles are included with boat rentals. Life jacket rentals for personal watercraft can be rented for $5.00.
Boating & Paddling Details
Seasonal Information - The boat dock is currently closed, but the rentals are available near the closed boat dock. Canoes, kayaks, and paddleboards are rented during the summer months.
Bring Your Own Paddlecraft - Visitors may bring their own paddlecraft to the park for use on Couchville Lake year-round.
Rowboats and Electric Motors - Rowboat rentals are available. Visitors may bring their own electric trolling motors for use on the park rowboats.
Age Limit - Children aged five and under are not allowed in rented vessels.
Powered Boats Not Allowed - Gas motors and personal watercraft are not permitted on Couchville Lake. There is no launch ramp on Couchville Lake for private boats.
J. Percy Priest Lake
This 14,000-acre reservoir borders the park and is one of Middle Tennessee's favorite attractions for fishing, waterskiing, wave runners, pontoons, and paddle sports. The park features two public boat launch ramps for access to J. Percy Priest Lake.
Discover More at Long Hunter
No events are scheduled at this time, but there's always more to explore.
