Chilo Lock No. 34 Park boat launch
Chilo Lock No. 34 Park
The Chilo Lock No. 34 Park boat ramp is suitable for a range of watercraft, including motorboats, kayaks, canoes, and other small boats. The park also has a designated area for fishing and has picnic tables and restrooms available for public use.
The latest information available from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources confirms that this boat ramp is open to the public year-round. However, it is worth noting that water levels on the Ohio River can fluctuate significantly, which may impact the usability of the boat ramp at times.
In summary, Chilo Lock No. 34 Park is a public boat ramp in Kentucky that provides access to the Ohio River. It is suitable for a range of watercraft and is approximately 20 feet wide. The latest information available confirms that it is open year-round.
Plan your launch down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Chilo Lock No. 34 Park -- the same readings that determine whether your launch is safe and your boat is the right craft.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Licking River At Catawba | 616 cfs | → |
| White Oak Creek Above Georgetown Oh | 50 cfs | → |
| North Fork Licking River Near Mt Olivet | 34 cfs | → |
| South Fork Licking River At Hayes | 199 cfs | → |
| Licking River At Mckinneysburg | 315 cfs | → |
| Twelvemile Creek At Highway 1997 Nr Alexandria | 17 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest paddle runs, fishing spots, and other boat launches so you can extend a day on the water.
Boating safety & etiquette
- Check the conditions before you launch
- Use the streamflow numbers, weather, and wind forecast on this page. High-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
- Wear your life jacket
- Statistically the single biggest survival factor in a boating incident. State law often requires one per passenger.
- File a float plan
- Tell someone on shore your put-in, take-out, and expected return time. Especially for multi-day or remote trips.
- Yield at the ramp
- Prep gear in the parking lot, not on the ramp. Launch and clear quickly so others can use the lane.
- Clean, drain, dry
- Inspect, clean, drain and dry your boat between waters to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Chilo Lock No. 34 Park as a favorite, set a discharge threshold or a wind/precipitation alert, and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Chilo Lock No. 34 Park
Can I launch a motorboat here?
Most Snoflo-tracked launches support motorboats; check the operator for any horsepower restrictions, paddle-only zones, or seasonal closures.
How fresh is the streamflow data?
USGS streamgauges report continuously (every 15 minutes); the table on this page pulls the latest reading at page load.
Is there a fee?
Many federal and state boat launches charge a day-use fee. Check the operator's site before driving out.
What boat is right for these conditions?
Use the nearby streamflow numbers and river-run panel on this page to gauge current conditions. Wider, slower water is friendly for casual paddling and powerboats; high-cfs whitewater requires whitewater-specific craft and skill.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this launch, set a threshold (discharge, wind), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other launches near here
Snoflo-tracked boat launches within driving distance of Chilo Lock No. 34 Park.