Gloster Bend Recreation Area

We used the boat ramp Dec 12, 2025 when the lake level was just shy of 668 ft to pull out a 28 ft outboard boat. The ramp is good (nice surface and slope, no drop off), but, as you can see in the photo, you need to be cautious in the water because of all the trees that grew up in the years the lake was low. There seems to be a clear path in the water to get a boat in and out, but there is no dock to tie up. We didn't explore the park, but what we saw was clean and very quiet. There was only one other boat trailer in the parking lot and one car with a couple walking along the water.

It's a nice park getting to the water is a walk you cant pull up to the water had a cast on my foot so we went somewhere else so access easier.

I love coming here with my dogs and walking around. The rangers & folks who work up front are are always friendly. Lots of room to roam & explore. And sometimes we see deer too.

Summary: Nice boat ramp, great picnic areas. No camping :( Details: Our visit was in late Feb and while it was warm it was also very windy. Park host was extremely nice and the overall condition of the park was grade A. - one star for less than great water access if you don't bring a boat

Beautiful grounds, but boat ramp is subject to going dry even at decent lake levels.