Shady Cove Marina and Bledsoe Creek State Park
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Shady Cove Marina vs Bledsoe Creek State Park

Side-by-side comparison of two boat ramps in Sumner County, Tennessee.

These ramps are about less than a mile apart.

Type
Hours
24/7
24/7
Fees
Free
Free
Launch Lanes
Water Type
Public
Public
Water Body
Cumberland River - Old Hickory Lake
Bledsoe Creek - Old Hickory Lake
Trailer Parking
Restrooms
Accessible

Which ramp should you choose?

Both Shady Cove Marina and Bledsoe Creek State Park provide public access in Sumner County. If you need more launch lanes or trailer parking, compare the numbers above directly — busier ramps benefit from multiple lanes to avoid a backup on weekends. If fees or accessibility are the deciding factor for your trip, check the fields above before you drive out, since ramp conditions can change seasonally.