Lock B Southside

The Lock B Southside boat ramp provides access to the Cumberland River just upstream of Lake Barkley near Clarksville, Tennessee. This is a public launch site suitable for kayaks, canoes, and small motorized boats. The ramp is located at mile marker 193 on the Cumberland River.

The Cumberland River in this area is a large, navigable waterway with moderate current. Paddlers should be prepared for potential barge and recreational boat traffic. Nearby recreation areas include the Cheatham Lock and Dam, which offers additional launch sites and amenities. While the official Recreation.gov listing is for the Lock A Campground, that facility is several miles upstream and not directly associated with this specific boat ramp.

Boaters should review navigation charts and be aware of any water level restrictions or safety zones near the dam. Printable maps and GPS coordinates for this and other regional boat launches are available online through the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation.

Overview
The relaxing yet activity-rich Lock A Campground has something to offer everyone from horseshoe pits to volleyball courts and hiking opportunities, plus a plethora of lake activities as well. 
Keep in mind, staff will hold a campsite until the check-out time (2:00 pm) on the day following the arrival date. However, if you're arrving late, we highly recommend you call the campground to...

Overview
The relaxing yet activity-rich Lock A Campground has something to offer everyone from horseshoe pits to volleyball courts and hiking opportunities, plus a plethora of lake activities as well. 
Keep in mind, staff will hold a campsite until the check-out time (2:00 pm) on the day following the arrival date. However, if you're arrving late, we highly recommend you call the campground to notify the Park Attendant. If arrival does not occur before check-out time on the day following the arrival date, the reservation will be canceled. 
Recreation
The temperate climate here allows for a lengthy recreation season including boating, swimming, canoeing and fishing.
For hikers, the Cumberland River Bicentennial Trail is a rails-to-trails project, which runs 6.5 miles long and crosses Sycamore Creek on a historic abandoned railroad trestle.
Facilities
Both RV and tent sites have 50 amp electric hookups. Additional amenities include hot showers, a dump station, boat launch, playground, picnic shelter and swimming area.
A beach and additional playgrounds are available in the adjacent Cheatham Dam Right Bank Recreation Area.
Natural Features
Lock A is on the north bank of the lake, just upstream from Cheatham Lock and Dam along the Cumberland River in north-central Tennessee.
Nearby Attractions
The Pardue Pond and Dyson Ditch Wildlife Refuges are on the other side of Cheatham lake. Both are excellent places for bird watching and exploring.

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