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Melinda Ferry is a boat ramp access point on Cherokee Lake, the impounded waters of the Holston River in Hawkins County near Whitesburg, Tennessee. This location provides access to a major river system with significant flow characteristics, averaging nearly 4,900 cubic feet per second. The Holston River is a major waterway with Stream Order 8 classification, indicating it is a substantial river system comparable in importance to major navigable rivers. The elevation at this point is approximately 247 meters, situated within a drainage area of 3,642 square miles that feeds into this productive water body.