Hickman Creek Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 8:09 PM
- Water level
- 2.62 ft
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Live Water Conditions on Lake Barkley
Updated 10 min agoSource: USGS station 03437500 — SOUTH FORK LITTLE RIVER AT HOPKINSVILLE, KY · 21.1 mi from Lake Barkley
Launch Light & Moon — July 15
local timeNew Moon (1% illuminated). Peak fishing window — solunar theory puts fish most active around the new and full moon.
Location
Quick Facts: Hickman Creek Recreation Area
| Location | Dover, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Lake Barkley |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 36.493700, -87.868632 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Stewart County |
Hickman Creek Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Lake Barkley in Dover, Tennessee at coordinates 36.49370, -87.86863.
Hickman Creek Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Lake Barkley in Dover, Stewart County, Tennessee. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows live USGS water level and temperature, sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 6 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hickman Creek Recreation Area
Is Hickman Creek Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Hickman Creek Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Dover, Tennessee.
What water does Hickman Creek Recreation Area access?
Hickman Creek Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Lake Barkley in Dover, Tennessee.
How do I get to Hickman Creek Recreation Area?
Hickman Creek Recreation Area is located at coordinates 36.493700, -87.868632 in Dover, Tennessee. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 6 other launch options within 3.0 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.