Boat Ramps NearbySmithland Dam
Smithland Dam, a public boat ramp, is located in Ledbetter. If it's full, Dyer Creek Public Access in Ledbetter is under 1 mile away.
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Ledbetter, KY |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before you launch at Smithland Dam
- At Smithland Dam, have the boat fully rigged before it's your turn on the ramp.
- Wet concrete is slippery: at Smithland Dam, brake on and transmission in park before you leave the driver's seat.
- Take the boat out at Smithland Dam with the winch strap, not by driving it onto the trailer.
- Clean, Drain, Dry at Smithland Dam: clear off plants, drain bilge and livewell, and let everything dry before the next launch.
Step by step: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
Small things for ramp day
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Illustration Master Lock trailer coupler lock (fits 1-7/8", 2", 2-5/16") Your trailer sits alone in the ramp lot all day. A coupler lock keeps it where you left it. View on Amazon
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Illustration The classic ramp mistake
Never forget the drain plug again
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
Why rangers hate power loading
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
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About Smithland Dam
How do I get to Smithland Dam?
Smithland Dam is in Ledbetter, Kentucky. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Smithland Dam.
Is Smithland Dam free?
No fee information yet for Smithland Dam, so if you know it, tell us and we'll add it.
Can I launch a kayak at Smithland Dam?
Generally yes. Unload away from the lane and launch quickly.
Where else can you launch near Smithland Dam?
Dyer Creek Public Access in Ledbetter (under 1 mile), City of Smithland in Ledbetter (2.1 miles) and Birdsville Public Access Site in Ledbetter (3.7 miles).
Other launches near Ledbetter
- Dyer Creek Public Access Ledbetter, <1 mi
- City of Smithland Ledbetter, 2.1 mi
- Birdsville Public Access Site Ledbetter, 3.7 mi
- Russell C. Davidson Memorial Boat Ramp Paducah, 7.3 mi