Kentucky River - Lower Boat Ramps
Every public boat ramp and launch on Kentucky River - Lower in Kentucky, with directions and what to expect when you get there.
27 public launches · 5 with trailer ramps · 22 carry-in kayak/canoe launches · 17 confirmed free
Before you launch in Kentucky
Links go to official Kentucky agency pages.
Counties: Franklin County, Owen County, Madison County, Jessamine County, Mercer County, Fayette County, Woodford County, Clark County, Henry County, Garrard County, Anderson County
Ramps and launches
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Owenton, Owen County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 25 or Less spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 19 mi from Frankfort
Directions: From Owenton, take KY-22 west to Gratz. Parking lot and ramp are near the intersection of Main and Harlan streets in Gratz.
Directions
Jackson, Mercer County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 25 or Less spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Lawrenceburg
Directions: US 127 N of Harrodsburg to Salvisa; right on Oregon Road
Directions
Frankfort, Franklin County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 25 or Less spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved
- Restroom
- No
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Frankfort
Directions: US 127 N of Frankfort (6.5 miles); left on Steele Branch Road to river
Directions
Frankfort, Franklin County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Free
- Trailer parking
- 26 to 50 spaces
- Parking surface
- Paved
- Restroom
- No
Directions: US 127 in Frankfort (city limits) to Hwy 1211; turn right on Benson Valley Road
Directions
Richmond, Fayette County
- Launch
- Trailer launch
- Lanes
- 1
- Surface
- Paved
- Fee
- Yes
- Trailer parking
- 25 or Less spaces
- Parking surface
- Unpaved
- Nearest town
- 10 mi from Richmond
Directions: US 25 S of Lexington to Clays Ferry; right on Hwy 2328 to Clays Ferry boat ramp
Directions
Owenton, Owen County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 25 mi from Frankfort
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Winchester, Madison County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Winchester
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Nicholasville, Garrard County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Nicholasville
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Lawrenceburg, Woodford County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 5 mi from Lawrenceburg
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Jackson, Woodford County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Wilmore
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Wilmore, Jessamine County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 4 mi from Wilmore
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Nicholasville, Jessamine County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Nicholasville
Notes: Carrydown Only.
Directions
Winchester, Clark County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 9 mi from Winchester
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Nicholasville, Jessamine County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Nicholasville
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Frankfort, Franklin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 6 mi from Frankfort
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Owenton, Henry County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Frankfort
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Owenton, Owen County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 15 mi from Frankfort
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Winchester, Clark County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Winchester
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Nicholasville, Madison County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 7 mi from Nicholasville
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Owenton, Henry County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 17 mi from Frankfort
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Frankfort, Franklin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Yes
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Frankfort
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Lawrenceburg, Anderson County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 3 mi from Lawrenceburg
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Nicholasville, Fayette County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Nicholasville
Notes: Carrydown Only.
Directions
Nicholasville, Madison County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
- Nearest town
- 8 mi from Nicholasville
Notes: Carrydown Only.
Directions
Frankfort, Franklin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Frankfort, Franklin County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Free
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
Wilmore, Mercer County
- Launch
- Carry-in (kayak, canoe)
- Fee
- Yes
Notes: Small Boat Only.
Directions
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