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Hwy 25E boat ramp provides access to Cherokee Lake on the Holston River near Bean Station in Grainger County, Tennessee. This is a major river system with a stream order of 8, indicating significant size and flow characteristics. The Holston River at this location has an average flow of approximately 4,890 cubic feet per second with an average velocity of about 5 feet per second, making it suitable for various types of boating activities.
Cheroake Lake offers a substantial water body for recreation, with the Holston River system extending 137 miles in total length and maintaining elevations between 247 and 353 meters. The average gradient of 2.5 feet per mile indicates moderate river conditions. Paddlers and boaters using this access point should be aware of the river's significant discharge and velocity, particularly those with less experience.
This location is positioned within a major drainage basin of 3,642 square miles, indicating a well-established and developed waterway system. The ramp's location in Bean Station provides a convenient access point for both day-use boating and longer expeditions on the Holston River system.