Thompson Lane Trailhead Canoe Ramp
About
Thompson Lane Trailhead Canoe Ramp is a boat launch within Stones River National Battlefield in Tennessee, about 2.4 miles from Murfreesboro. It serves as a put-in for paddlers heading onto the water in this corner of the battlefield. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times to paddle. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Murfreesboro show October highs around 73°F with lows near 47°F, and April highs around 71°F. Midsummer highs typically reach about 89°F. The ramp sits right beside the Stones River Greenway, which starts just 0.1 mile away. The Round Forest Trail is about 0.7 mile off, and the Greenway Boulders climbing area is about 0.9 mile away. For an overnight stay, Jefferson Springs campground is about 8.2 miles away.
Location
Murfreesboro
Tennessee
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Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: Mar–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–79°F and lows of 37–55°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Murfreesboro 5 N, TN weather station, 3.6 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan48° high27° low
- Feb52° high30° low
- Mar61° high37° low
- Apr71° high46° low
- May79° high55° low
- Jun86° high64° low
- Jul89° high68° low
- Aug89° high67° low
- Sep84° high59° low
- Oct73° high47° low
- Nov61° high37° low
- Dec51° high31° low
Where it is
- Stones River National Battlefield · National Park Service
- Nearest town
- Murfreesboro, Tennessee · 2.4 mi
Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places
Conditions
Active alerts for Stones River National Battlefield as of Oct 9, 2026:
McFadden Farm Trail Connection to Stones River Greenway Closed
Park Closure · posted Oct 6, 2026
Source: NPS Alerts API
Nearby
- Stones River GreenwayHiking0.1 mi
- Round Forest TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Greenway BouldersRock climbing0.9 mi
- PathwayHiking0.9 mi
- Boundary TrailHiking1.6 mi
- Little Creek GreenwayHiking2.4 mi
- Flat Rock Designated State Natural Area Hiking TrailsHiking7.1 mi
- Jefferson SpringsCamping8.2 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
Map and trail data © OpenStreetMap contributors
