Boat Ramps NearbyBoat ramps on Ohio River
There are 7 public access points on the Ohio River in Kentucky. 7 are boat ramps for trailers.
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Birdsville Public Access Site
Ledbetter -
Smithland Dam
Ledbetter -
City of Brookport
Paducah -
City of Paducah Riverfront
Paducah -
Ohio River Boat Launch
Paducah -
Paducah Riverfront Boat Launch
Paducah
Launching on Ohio River
| Launches | 7 |
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| Boat ramps | 7 |
| Towns | Ledbetter, Paducah |
Read before you go: launching a boat, ramp etiquette, launch fees.
For a day on Ohio River
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Ohio River: questions and answers
Where can you launch a boat on Ohio River?
We list 7 public launches on Ohio River around Ledbetter and Paducah: Birdsville Public Access Site, Smithland Dam, City of Brookport, City of Paducah Riverfront and Ohio River Boat Launch and 2 more.
Are the boat ramps on Ohio River free?
We don't have fee information for Ohio River yet, so look for a pay box or posted fees at each ramp.
Can you kayak on Ohio River?
Usually yes. None of the 7 launches on Ohio River is tagged as a dedicated kayak launch, but paddlers can put in at the side of most ramps when the lane is clear.