Bellwood Landing offers a public boat ramp with a 12-foot-wide concrete surface on Lake Barkley's eastern shore, maintained by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and free to use for all watercraft types.

The landing provides access to both the small Bellwood Bay and the larger Cub Creek, with amenities including free parking, picnic facilities, and seasonal bathrooms.

Note that the refuge is closed seasonally from November 15th to March 15th, and boaters should be cautious of barge traffic and strong currents when accessing Cub Creek via the Cumberland River.