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.
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General Information
Lake water levels are typically too low to utilize this site October through May.
Open year round
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m
No wake zone. Swimming prohibited.
When recreating on Forest Service Lands, follow the safety and outdoor ethics recommendations.
No fees are required for this site
Address: 1700 Park Avenue SW Norton, VA 24273
Phone: 276-679-8370
Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.09972222
Longitude: -82.66277778
Directions
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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
No restroom availableWater
Potable water is not available at this site.
