Island Cove Marina & Resort

Island Cove Marina & Resort is a full-service facility located on Chickamauga Lake at mile marker 477.5 on the Tennessee River, just north of Chattanooga on State Highway 58. The marina offers convenient access to this major waterway and provides boat slips, fuel, repairs, and a ship store stocked with equipment and accessories. The location serves as an excellent base for paddlers and boaters exploring the scenic Tennessee River and Harrison Bay area.

As a major river system draining over 40,000 square miles, the Tennessee River at this location is a substantial waterway with an average flow of roughly 69,000 cubic feet per second. The river's gentle gradient (0.8 ft/mile average) and moderate current make it suitable for various watercraft, though paddlers should be aware of the significant water volume and occasional lock operations through the nearby Chickamauga Lock. Harrison Bay offers more sheltered paddling with islands and anchorages in a rural setting, while those seeking urban exploration can paddle across the bay to access Chattanooga via the Tennessee River.