Boat Ramp Tom Fuller
Directly on the waterThe boat-ramp half of Tom Fuller Park, listed separately on Google but the same waterfront.
This is the same waterfront as Tom Fuller Memorial Park, just the boat-ramp end of it. Google indexed it as a separate location, so it has its own ratings and reviews, but the ramp, docks, parking, and bathrooms are all shared with the larger park. If you're picking between the two listings to navigate to, either one drops you in the same lot off Pumphouse Road.
The ramp itself is paved, two to three lanes wide depending on how you count, with a moderate angle that gets shallow at winter pool. Three long docks give you space to tie up while you park, and the parking lot is large and paved. Bathrooms are on site, no fee, no permit. The launch handles tournament-volume traffic without backing up under normal conditions, though weekend mornings still see a line when the bass crowd is staging.
The only consistent gripe is the ramp surface in the older section, which has had a hole on the right side that the city has been patching. Recent repairs have been holding. For an everyday Rockwood-area launch, this is the one most regulars use.
Tips
- The ramp shallows out at low pool (around 737 MSL in winter); be cautious with a heavy or deep-draft boat.
- Restrooms in the older area are reportedly rough; the newer comfort-station bathrooms at Tom Fuller proper are better.
- This and Tom Fuller Memorial Park are the same site under two listings; the experience is identical.
- Tournament traffic builds early on Saturdays; arrive before dawn to launch ahead of the queue.
What people love
- A wide ramp with three docks that keeps tournament-day traffic moving.
- Free public access with no fee or permit.
- Paved parking large enough for trailer rigs and trucks.
- Cameras and lighting at the lot.
What to know
- Same site as Tom Fuller Memorial Park; the dual Google listing is a quirk of how the city's facilities got indexed.
- The older ramp section has soft spots; recent patches are holding but watch for shallow concrete.
- Bathrooms are uneven by which side you visit (newer comfort station vs. older area).
Best time
Weekday mornings or off-season weekends are the cleanest. Tournament Saturdays fill the lot well before sunrise.
First visit
Either Pumphouse Road address (1360 or 1383) brings you to the same parking lot. The ramp lanes are straight ahead; the docks are parallel to the launch.
Location
Frequently asked
When is Boat Ramp Tom Fuller open?
Low-pool water levels (around 737 MSL) make the ramp shallow in winter; the older surface has been under repair.
How do I get to Boat Ramp Tom Fuller?
Either Pumphouse Road address (1360 or 1383) brings you to the same parking lot. The ramp lanes are straight ahead; the docks are parallel to the launch.
What should I know before visiting Boat Ramp Tom Fuller?
Same site as Tom Fuller Memorial Park; the dual Google listing is a quirk of how the city's facilities got indexed.
Last updated: April 30, 2026