Lock 3 Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Launch Conditions
Good to launchConditions look good for launching.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Sunset 7:47 PM
- Water temp
- 77°F
- Water level
- 4.16 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 Old Hickory
Updated 32 min agoSource: USGS station 03430200 — STONES RIVER AT US HWY 70 NEAR DONELSON, TN · 11 mi from Old Hickory
Launch Light & Moon — August 6
local timeLast Quarter (44% illuminated). Average fishing outlook by moon phase — focus on dawn and dusk bite windows.
Location
Quick Facts: Lock 3 Recreation Area
| Location | Hendersonville, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Old Hickory |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Rating | 4.5/5 (180 reviews) |
| Coordinates | 36.276919, -86.631073 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Sumner County |
| Phone | (615) 822-4846 |
Lock 3 Recreation Area is a public boat launch providing access to Old Hickory in Hendersonville, Tennessee at coordinates 36.27692, -86.63107. Rated 4.5/5 based on 180 Google reviews.
Lock 3 Recreation Area is a public boat launch on Old Hickory in Hendersonville, Sumner 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 Lock 3 Recreation Area
Is Lock 3 Recreation Area free to use?
Yes, Lock 3 Recreation Area is a public boat launch with free access in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
How is Lock 3 Recreation Area rated?
Lock 3 Recreation Area has a 4.5 out of 5 rating based on 180 Google reviews from boaters.
What water does Lock 3 Recreation Area access?
Lock 3 Recreation Area provides boat launch access to Old Hickory in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
How do I get to Lock 3 Recreation Area?
Lock 3 Recreation Area is located at coordinates 36.276919, -86.631073 in Hendersonville, 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 1.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.