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Mansard Island Resort offers a full-service boat launch facility on Kentucky Lake's Big Sandy River near Springville, Tennessee. The resort features a **triple boat launch ramp** designed to accommodate multiple vessels, making it a convenient access point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. This is an excellent staging area for exploring the scenic Big Sandy unit of the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, which stretches across 65 miles of Kentucky Lake.
Beyond the ramp itself, Mansard Island Resort provides extensive amenities that make it ideal for day trips or extended visits. The facility includes a 95-slip marina (75 covered), fuel dock, ships store with bait and tackle, fish cleaning station, and public restrooms. For those planning overnight trips, the resort offers 60 campsites and a shower/bath house. Additional recreational features include a swimming pool, fishing ponds, and picnic pavilions, making this a complete recreation hub for water access.