Boiling Fork Creek Lake
Franklin County, TennesseeView mapDirections
Nutrients and algae sit mid-range for this region.
- Eutrophic
- #1 of 1 in the county
- Limited data
Boiling Fork Creek Lake in Franklin County, Tennessee has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 26 µg/L.
- Type
- Eutrophic
- Phosphorus
- 26 µg/L
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Boiling Fork Creek Lake is a productive, nutrient-rich eutrophic lake in Franklin County, Tennessee. Water quality is graded C based on 1 sampling years through 2018.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TDEC, last sampled 2018-05-16. Grade methodology: LakeQuality methodology.
What Boiling Fork Creek Lake is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Camping1 public campground nearby
Swimming Safety
Grade onlyLimited data
Based on clarity and algae grades from past sampling — we do not hold live water temperature and a current cyanobacteria reading for this lake. Check your state or county health department before you swim.
The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Water Quality Grade: C (Fair)
No clarity data. Phosphorus 26 µg/L. TSI 51. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
| Metric | Value | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Water Clarity (Secchi Depth) | No recent samples | |
| Phosphorus | 26 µg/L | Fair |
| Chlorophyll-a (Algae) | No recent samples | |
| Trophic State Index (TSI) | 51 | Eutrophic |
High nutrients, frequent algae, reduced clarity
Recreation & Access
Public campgrounds near Boiling Fork Creek Lake
- Tims Ford State Park Fairview Campground4.7 km
Nearest public campgrounds in the USGS National Map inventory, within about 3 miles. An empty list means USGS records no campground that close, which is not the same as camping being unavailable. Where the source gives an official reservation link, it is used; the cabin and hotel search does not cover campsites. More camping lakes
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County Ranking
Ranked #1 of 1 lakes in Franklin County
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Frequently asked questions about Boiling Fork Creek Lake
Where is Boiling Fork Creek Lake?
- Boiling Fork Creek Lake is a lake in Franklin County, Tennessee. LakeQuality grades it C for nutrients and algae. The letter is not a swimming clearance.
What is the water quality grade for Boiling Fork Creek Lake?
- Boiling Fork Creek Lake in Franklin County, Tennessee has a water quality grade of C (Fair). Phosphorus: 26 µg/L.
Is Boiling Fork Creek Lake safe to swim in?
- The C is nutrients and algae, not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Are there campgrounds on Boiling Fork Creek Lake?
- Boiling Fork Creek Lake has 1 public campground from USGS The National Map within 5 km, including Tims Ford State Park Fairview Campground. This is a location join, not a booking. Cabins and hotels are listed separately; campsite reservations use the official link when the source provides one.
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24.7 mi away · 60 ft
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Where this data comes from
10 measurements from 1 monitoring station, 2017–2018. Retrieved from the EPA Water Quality Portal on 2026-08-02.
Collected and reported by
- TDEC Division of Water Resources
TDECWR_WQX10 samples · 2017–2018
Analytical methods
- Phosphorus by Colorimetry
Monitoring station identifiers (1)
Grade thresholds from the EPA National Lakes Assessment (EPA 841-R-24-006, Table 6-3), applied by ecoregion. See how grades are calculated and data sources.
Other records on this page
Public campgrounds from USGS The National Map Structures, within about 3 miles