Best boat ramps near Richmond
13 boat ramps · 13 ranked · updated 2026-07-16 · off-season
Explore the best boat ramps near Richmond, Kentucky — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 13 of 13 boat ramps · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Lake Reba Sports Complex
3.6 mi away
Lake Reba Sports Complex is a public boat launch on Otter Creek - Lake Reba in Madison County, Kentucky. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
P⛰
#2
Poosey Ridge
9.7 mi away
Poosey Ridge is a public boat launch on Kentucky River in Madison County, Kentucky. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
P⛰
#3
Paint Lick
11.6 mi away
Paint Lick is a public boat launch on Kentucky River in Garrard County, Kentucky. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
M⛰
#4
Merritt
14.2 mi away
Merritt is a public boat launch on Kentucky River in Clark County, Kentucky. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
J⛰
#5
Jacobson Park Lake
16.9 mi away
Jacobson Park Lake is a public boat launch on East Hickman Creek - Jacobson Park Lake in Fayette County, Kentucky. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest…
Why 55: public ramp & water access
55Solid
O⛰
#6
Old Habits
Prime
9.6 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Kentucky River At Lock 10 Near Winchester· Mostly Clear · 71°F
Old Habits is a public boat launch on Kentucky River in Clark County, Kentucky. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and buoys, alongside a…
Why 42: live conditions (prime)
42Rated
B⛰
#7
Boonesborough State Park
Prime
10.0 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Kentucky River At Lock 10 Near Winchester· Mostly Clear · 71°F
Boonesborough State Park is a public boat launch on Kentucky River in Madison County, Kentucky. Snoflo tracks live launch conditions here from the nearest streamflow gauge and…
Why 42: live conditions (prime)
42Rated
W⛰
#8
Wilgreen Lake Road Madison County
4.6 mi away
The Wilgreen Lake Road boat ramp in Madison County, Kentucky is a concrete boat ramp that provides public access to Wilgreen Lake. The ramp is approximately 20 feet wide, allowing…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
J⛰
#9
John Nickell Boat Ramp Jessamine County
11.6 mi away
The John Nickell Boat Ramp in Jessamine County, Kentucky is a public boat ramp that provides access to the Kentucky River. It is a concrete ramp that is 12 feet wide and has a…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
T⛰
#10
Tates Creek Road 3302, Madison County
Prime
8.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Kentucky River At Lock 9 At Valley View· Mostly Clear · 72°F
According to the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, Tates Creek Road 3302 boat ramp is a concrete ramp that is 12 feet wide and serves the Tates Creek watershed…
Why 39: live conditions (prime)
39Rated
C⛰
#11
College Hill Road Madison County
14.1 mi away
After conducting research, I could not find any definitive information on a boat ramp specifically named "College Hill Road" in Madison County, Kentucky. However, there are…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
R⛰
#12
Radford Hollow Road 145, Madison County
16.7 mi away
Radford Hollow Road 145 in Madison County, Kentucky, provides a hand-carry only boat launch site, suitable for kayaks and canoes. There is no developed ramp—no concrete or…
Why 40: public ramp & water access
40Rated
M⛰
#13
Main Street Irvine
Prime
18.9 mi away
· Streamflow nearby - Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine· Patchy Fog · 66°F
Main Street Irvine in Irvine, Kentucky offers a hand-carry only launch site on the Kentucky River, suitable for kayaks and canoes. There is no formal concrete or gravel ramp…
Why 40: live conditions (prime)
40Rated
Boat Ramps near Richmond
The Richmond area has 13 boat ramps on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best boat ramps near Richmond
How are these boat ramps ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.