Mile 725.5 - Entrance to McKellar Lake

LBD 725.5 Entrance to McKellar Lake

Watch for towboat traffic coming in and out of McKellar Lake Memphis Industrial Harbor, as well as workboats, crew boats and fleeted barges. Unless you purposely intend to access the harbor the fastest water and most interesting forests and islands are found along the right bank and behind Ensley Bar/Dismal Point Dikes.

7 miles up harbor Riverside Park Marina on McKellar Lake

There are very few public places in the Memphis area to access the Mississippi River. In fact there are exactly four. Two are downtown, one above town, and one below town, here within McKellar Lake. However you are faced with a seven mile flat water paddle to get there! Boat Ramp at the legendary Riverside Park Marina. This route is not recommended except of course in emergencies, or if you just want to get a close inspection of the inner workings of the Memphis Industrial Complex. The marina website states the following: “Riverside Park Marina on McKellar Lake has provided emergency and routine services for vessels on the Mississippi River 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for over 50 years. Owner Larry Pop Stanley and wife Rita are proud of this tradition of public service. 1875 McKellar Lake Dr. Memphis, TN 38109 (901) 946-2000” For more information go to: http://rspmarina.com/index.htm