Canoe Kentucky gives you public access to the water in Frankfort, KY. The drive from Lexington-Fayette covers roughly 26 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Kayaking the Midway in Midway (15 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Frankfort, KY |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
More in our guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guide
Illustration Ramp etiquette
Staging, courtesy docks and the Clean, Drain, Dry laws that can bring a fine.
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Canoe Kentucky is in Frankfort, Kentucky. There is no street address for Canoe Kentucky in our data, but the map pin marks the launch itself.
The map data has no fee details for Canoe Kentucky, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Strohmeier Bypass in Frankfort (2.2 miles), Steele Branch Boat Ramp in Frankfort (3.6 miles) and Great Crossing Park Boat Ramp in Georgetown (13 miles).
Boat Ramps Nearby