Midlake Marina, a public boat ramp on Dix River, is located in Danville. The drive from Lexington covers roughly 23 miles as the crow flies. The next public ramp is Gwinn Island Marina in Danville, about 1.6 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Danville, KY |
| Water | Dix River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Midlake Marina is one of 9 public launches on Dix River. All launches on Dix River
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
Launch checklistLaunched here recently? Even a short note on parking or the dock helps the next boater.
Midlake Marina is in Danville, Kentucky. Open the map link to see where Midlake Marina sits on the shore.
Midlake Marina is on Dix River.
We don't have fee information for Midlake Marina, but many city and county ramps are free, while state parks and Corps lakes often charge.
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Gwinn Island Marina in Danville (1.6 miles), Coffey's Cove Marina in Danville (2.7 miles) and Kings Mill Marina in Danville (4.1 miles).
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