Popular Caney Fork River Boat Ramp Temporarily Closed

NASHVILLE --- A popular Smith County boat ramp on the Caney Fork River, in an area known as Betty’s Island, has been closed until it can be repaired.

 

The ramp is suspended about three feet above the river surface after having been undercut by strong current following a heavy rain in the area, according to the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

 

“It’s a real mess and probably will be that way for a while until we can get repairs made,” said Smith County TWRA Wildlife Officer Derrick Triplett. “It’s a safety issue right now so we have barricaded access to the ramp.”

 

Access to the Betty’s Island portion of the river, however, is still available. Anglers can park in a gravel lot near the ramp and walk down to the river, noted Triplett.

 

“We are asking anglers to please not move the barricades,” said the officer. “We do not want anyone to get hurt. It is a dangerous situation.”

 

---TWRA---