Lock B Northside

The Lock B Northside boat ramp provides access to the Cumberland River near Clarksville, Tennessee. This public launch site is located at mile marker 193 on the Cumberland River, which flows into the larger Lake Barkley impoundment. The ramp is suitable for kayaks, canoes, and motorized boats, making it a convenient access point for a variety of recreational users.

While the official Recreation.gov information focuses on the nearby Lock A campground, the Lock B Northside ramp itself does not appear to have any campground facilities. Paddlers and boaters should come prepared with their own gear and supplies. The Cumberland River in this area is a large, navigable waterway, so users should exercise appropriate caution and be aware of water conditions, flow, and other boat traffic. Nearby recreation areas like the Cheatham Lake Wildlife Management Area offer additional opportunities for exploration along the river.

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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