Lake Ludwig Public Beach

No admission fee for swimming/beach use is mentioned. The lake's three picnic pavilions (one with lights and electricity, two smaller ones) can be reserved by calling the City of Clarksville at (479) 754-5050; no rental price is listed.

City-promoted as a family swim beach with a couple of rope swings, but the same small lake is also used for ski boating and towed tubing in season, so swimmers share the water with boat traffic; no lifeguard is mentioned on the official page, so supervise kids closely, especially near the rope swings and open-water boating lanes.

No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.

The beach, pavilions, and dock are city park facilities reached off Highway 21 just north of Clarksville; no parking fee or lot type is mentioned anywhere in the official source (only the three picnic pavilions require a reservation fee, called in at (479) 754-5050). Exact lot layout/location not specified in any source found.

The City of Clarksville's official page confirms ski boats are welcome, the lake hosts the 'Lightning on Ludwig' boat races each May, and visitors can fish either off the dock or by boat, plus enjoy towed tubing in summer. No mention was found of dedicated kayak/canoe/paddleboard access, no-wake zones, electric-only rules, or any watercraft restrictions -- these are not stated in any source found.

Spring through summer, the city notes restrooms at the beach are only available during spring and summer, and the lake hosts its 'Lightning on Ludwig' boat races in May and a 'Long Course Nationals' event in August.