Mile 752.7 - Shelby Forest Boat Ramp
LBD 752.7 Shelby Forest Boat Ramp
Concrete revetment ramp that bottoms out in layers of thick mud at low water (but fortunately serviced by State Park Maintenance). Serviceable at all water levels up to flood stage. Huge parking area. Often used by towboats for crew changes. Excellent start place for a day trip downstream to Memphis or for an upstream round trip through the Densford Bar/ Hen and Chicks archipelago.
10 mile round trip from Shelby Forest Boat Ramp
Ten mile round trip from Shelby Forest Boat Ramp makes for an incredibly beautiful up and down paddle with no shuttle needed. This is extremely challenging during high water, a little less so during medium water. It is not possible in low water, although a simple run around the biggest island, the hen, would be possible at low water (down to around 5MG). Hug bank upstream from Boat Ramp and dive behind Hen, for longest possible run stay right all of the way behind all of the islands possible, when there are no more islands in view upstream, turn around and enjoy the relatively easier downstream ride return back to the same ramp via as many islands as you want to weave around. There are lots of small bars along the way for stopping and stretching your legs and picnicking.