Bolivar Landing is a day-use facility that offers access to the upper end of the Pomme de Terre River Arm of the Lake. This area offers a boat ramp and courtesy loading dock, picnic shelter and playgournd, a covered and uncovered courtesy fishing dock and a multipurpose trail. This is a day-use only area and no camping is allowed. Boaters will be able to purchase a day-use pass for $5.00 to launch boats from this ramp. Annual Day-Use passes will also be honored at this location but will not be sold online and must be properly displayed. This day-use area is open to the public year round but only charges fees to use boat ramp from March 1 through November 30.
This location is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once on-site, follow the posted instructions. You will need to download the free http://Recreation.gov mobile app prior to your arrival as some remote areas have limited or no cellular service: https://www.recreation.gov/mobile-app
This is a use fee, not a parking fee. Parking is not guaranted.
All visitors are required to pay a use fee. If you are paying for the day-use pass in the parking lot your License Plate # will be used to verify payment. Follow the posted instructions on the day use sign. If you do not have internet, please download the mobile recreation.gov app prior to visiting the boat ramp and display your unique checksum code on your dash.
If you have an America the Beautiful pass or USACE Annual Pass, you do not have to purchase a day-use pass as long as the American the Beautiful Pass or USACE Annual Pass is visibly displayed so that it can be seen through your windshield.
This pass is valid only for the date listed and vehicle specified on the pass.
Once payment is made on-site, we do not offer refunds or modifications.
Please wear your lifejacket!