Wise Boat Launch

About Wise Boat Launch

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.

How to Get 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.

Plan Your Visit to Wise Boat Launch

Heading to Wise Boat Launch? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)