Kentucky kayak and canoe launch sites

907 public launch sites in Kentucky from Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. 151 are listed as hand, car-top or carry-in launches. 250 are trailer ramps.

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Waterbodies with the most launches

Peabody WMA (78), Lake Cumberland (63), Kentucky Lake (45), Lake Barkley (40), Ohio River - Central (31), Kentucky River - Lower (27), Green River - Upper (24), Ohio River - Below Cincinnati (23), Ohio River - West (21), Rough River Lake (18), Green River - Lower (18), Cave Run Lake (16), Licking River (15), Herrington Lake (15), Barren River Lake (14), Green River Lake (13), Ballard WMA (13), Sloughs WMA (13), Cumberland River (12), Ohio River - Above Cincinnati (12), Ohio River - Louisville (12), Barren River (11), Tradewater River (10), Boatwright WMA (10), Lake Cumberland - Upper (10), Levisa Fork of Big Sandy River (9), Lake Cumberland Tailwater (9), Nolin River Lake (8), South Fork Kentucky River (8), Laurel River Lake (8)

Launches A to Z

• A.J. Jolly Park · A.J. Jolly Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Access Lake · Peabody WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Adkins Camp · Rough River Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Adkins Swamp · Peabody WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Airport Ramp · Levisa Fork of Big Sandy River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Alcoa Public Access Site · Ohio River - Central · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Alexander Creek Ramp · Green River - Upper · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Alfrey Boat Ramp · Cave Run Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  Accessible features

  Listed

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Alligator I · Lake Cumberland · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Alligator II · Lake Cumberland · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Accessible features

  Listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Alton Town Ramp · Ohio River - Central · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Accessible features

  Listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Alum Ford · Big South Fork of Cumberland River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Alumbaugh · Station Camp Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• American Legion Ramp · Green River - Upper · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• American Whitewater/Elkhorn Acres Access · Elkhorn Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Angel Mounds Boat Ramp · Ohio River - Central · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Arnold Creek Launching Ramp · Ohio River - Below Cincinnati · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Arnolds Landing Ramp · Green River Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Artemus Rock Access · Cumberland River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Ashland Ramp · Ohio River - East · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Audubon State Park · Audubon State Park Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  Accessible features

  Listed

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Augusta Ramp · Ohio River - Above Cincinnati · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Aurora Marina · Ohio River - Below Cincinnati · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Austin Ramp · Barren River Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Axtel Ramp · Rough River Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• BRL State Park Ramp · Barren River Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bacon Creek · Nolin River Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bacon Creek - LBL · Lake Barkley · Map
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Baileys Point Ramp · Barren River Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bakerton (Fish Tales) Ramp · Lake Cumberland Tailwater · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Baldy Road · Little South Fork of Cumberland River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Ballard Slough · Ballard WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bangor Boat Ramp · Cave Run Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Barebank Lake Ramp · Peabody WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Barge Island Public Use Area at Birmingham Point · Kentucky Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Barkers Marina Ramp · Yatesville Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  Accessible features

  Listed

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Barkley Tailwater · Lake Barkley · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Barnett Bay - LBL · Lake Barkley · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Barren River Lake Tailwater · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Barren River Lake WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Access details not published; check before you go.
• Barren River Lake WMA Skaggs Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Barren River SRP Campground Ramp · Barren River Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beach Bend Campground Ramp · Barren River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bear Creek Ramp · Green River - Upper · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beattyville Ramp · North Fork Kentucky River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beaver Creek Church Ramp · Lake Cumberland · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beaver Creek Ramp BRL · Barren River Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beaver Creek Ramp CRL · Cave Run Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beaver Creek Resort · Lake Cumberland · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beaver Creek WMA Marina · Rockcastle River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Accessible features

  Listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)
  • Listed as having accessible features by the managing agency. Call ahead to confirm what is accessible (parking, path, dock or launch). (National Park Service)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beaver Pit · Peabody WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beaver Ramp · Beaver Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bee Rock Recreation Area · Rockcastle River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bee Spring Lodge · Kentucky Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bell Lake Ramp #1 · Peabody WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bell Lake Ramp #2 · Peabody WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bellville Road Access · Tradewater River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Benjy Kinman Lake Carrydown · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Benjy Kinman Lake Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Benson Creek Boat Ramp · Kentucky River - Lower · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bent Road Fishing Access · Buck Creek · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bert Combs Lake Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Beulah Lake Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Bear Public Use Area · Kentucky Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  Yes

  • Dock launch: set the boat parallel to the dock, paddle within reach, sit on the dock and lower yourself into the seat, keeping your weight centered. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Bone Creek · Ohio River - Below Cincinnati · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Creek Ramp · Big South Fork of Cumberland River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Eagle Creek Ramp · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Mine Fork Ramp · Paintsville Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Muddy Lake Ramp · Peabody WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Poison Creek Access · Ohio River - Central · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Run River Access · Red River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Sugar Creek Ramp · Ohio River - Below Cincinnati · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Turner Lake 1 · Ballard WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Turner Lake 2 · Ballard WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Turner Lake 3 · Ballard WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Big Twin Creek Ramp · Kentucky River - Lower · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Birdsville Ramp · Ohio River - West · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)
  • Shared trailer ramp: get your boat and gear ready off to the side, then launch promptly so trailered boats can use the ramp. (American Canoe Association)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Birmingham Ferry Ramp - LBL · Kentucky Lake · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bishop Bend School Road Access · South Fork Kentucky River · Map
  Getting to the water

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

• Bittern Lake Ramp #1 · Peabody WMA · Map
  Getting to the water

  Launch surface

  Concrete or paved

  Dock or boarding float

  None listed

  • Concrete ramps can be slick with algae below the waterline: wear water shoes with grip. (REI Expert Advice)

  Official fields: Kentucky Fish & Wildlife Access Sites. Check current conditions; water levels change the walk to the water.

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