Boat Ramps Nearby
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Ramp etiquetteBoat ramps in Stanford, KY
Stanford has 3 public boat ramps and launches. Another 22 are within 25 miles.
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More boat ramps around Stanford
- 1.6 mi KY-1770 (carrydown) Brodhead Boat ramp
- 7.4 mi Dix River at Rankin Road (Southeast) Lancaster Boat ramp
- 8.7 mi Dix River at Hubble Park Lancaster Boat ramp
- 9.8 mi Dix River at KY-1150 Lancaster Boat ramp
- 12 mi Lake Lineville Mount Vernon Boat ramp
- 12 mi Hanging Fork Creek at Hubble Road Lancaster Boat ramp
- 14 mi Dix River at Rankin Road (Northwest) Lancaster Boat ramp
- 15 mi Clifton Road Ramp Danville Boat ramp
- 15 mi Bryants Camp Ramp Danville Boat ramp
- 16 mi Kings Mill Marina Danville Boat ramp
Launching in Stanford at a glance
| Boat ramps | 2 |
|---|---|
| Fishing piers and access | 1 |
The launches in Stanford sit on Cedar Creek Lake, Dix River.
See every ramp on Dix River, Cedar Creek Lake.
Kentucky rules to know
- Operators aged 12 to 17 must carry a Kentucky Safe Boating Certificate or NASBLA-approved course card to run a motorboat or personal watercraft of 10 hp or more; under 12 may not operate one.
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Where can you launch a boat in Stanford, KY?
We list 3 launches in Stanford, including Cedar Creek Lake Fishing Pier, Dix at Rigsby and Old US 150 (carrydown). Another 22 are within 25 miles.
Where is the nearest kayak launch to Stanford?
Wilderness Road Canoe Launch in Mount Vernon, about 22 miles away. You can also put in at the side of most boat ramps.
Where can you fish from a pier in Stanford?
Yes: Cedar Creek Lake Fishing Pier.
What water can you reach from the ramps in Stanford?
The launches in Stanford give access to Cedar Creek Lake and Dix River.
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