Forest Service Road 229-A2, a public boat ramp on Bards Lake, is located in Dover. With 2 lanes, the line moves faster than at a single ramp. Clarksville is the nearest big city, about 30 miles away. If it's full, Gatlin Point Boat Ramp in Dover is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Dover, TN |
| Water | Bards Lake |
| Ramps | 2 launch lanes in the map data |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Rules and closures near Dover: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA).
Read more: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Forest Service Road 229-A2 is in Dover, Tennessee. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Forest Service Road 229-A2.
Forest Service Road 229-A2 is on Bards Lake.
We have no fee details for Forest Service Road 229-A2, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Gatlin Point Boat Ramp in Dover (under 1 mile), Boat Ramp in Dover (North) in Dover (3.8 miles) and Boat Ramp in Dover (Southeast) in Dover (5 miles).
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