West Fork Drakes Creek Reservoir Boat Ramp gives you public access to the water in Franklin, KY. The drive from Nashville covers roughly 41 miles as the crow flies. If it's full, RiverWalk Boat Ramp in Bowling Green is 20 miles away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Franklin, KY |
| Water | Fork Drakes Creek |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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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 checklist
Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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West Fork Drakes Creek Reservoir Boat Ramp is in Franklin, Kentucky. The directions button above routes you to the pin for West Fork Drakes Creek Reservoir Boat Ramp.
Fork Drakes Creek, in Franklin.
Fees for West Fork Drakes Creek Reservoir Boat Ramp are not in the map data; small local ramps are often free, park and Corps ramps often are not.
Usually yes, as long as you keep the lane at West Fork Drakes Creek Reservoir Boat Ramp clear for trailers.
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