Riverfront Park Boat Ramp in McMinnville offers a well-developed access point to the Barren Fork with paved parking, public restrooms, a boat dock, and a fishing pier.

The location provides a gentle, near-lake-like paddling experience on the slow-moving slackwaters north of the historic hydroelectric dam, making it suitable for both kayakers and anglers.

Important safety note: paddlers must maintain a safe distance from the dam to the south, as currents increase significantly in strength near it.