Clifton Boat Ramp, a public boat ramp on Kentucky River, is located in Versailles. It's about 20 miles from Lexington, KY, as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Tyrone in Lawrenceburg (3.5 miles).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Versailles, KY |
| Water | Kentucky River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Kentucky River has 8 more public launches besides Clifton Boat Ramp. Boat ramps on Kentucky River
Read more: 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.
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Clifton Boat Ramp is in Versailles, Kentucky. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Clifton Boat Ramp.
Kentucky River, in Versailles.
The map data has no fee details for Clifton Boat Ramp, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Kayaks are usually fine at Clifton Boat Ramp as long as trailers can still get through. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Kayaking the Midway in Midway, about 10 miles away.
Tyrone in Lawrenceburg (3.5 miles), Rice Road Access in Lawrenceburg (8.2 miles) and Four Roses Distillery Access in Lawrenceburg (8.9 miles).
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