Located on Floyds Fork in Louisville, 15.6 miles from Louisville. Rated 4.7/5 from 97 Google reviews.
The 10 Best Boat Ramps Near Louisville, KY (2026)
We ranked every boat ramp within 50 miles of Louisville by real boater reviews. The top pick: Turkey Run Park Entrance in Louisville, rated 4.7/5 from 97 Google reviews (15.6 miles out). 30+ launches mapped in the area, across 7 waterbodies.
Located on Ohio River - Louisville in Clarksville, 2.7 miles from Louisville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.6/5 across 182 Google reviews.
Located on Ohio River - Louisville in Oak Park, 5.9 miles from Louisville. Rated 4.6/5 from 99 Google reviews.
Located on Mcneely Lake in Louisville, 12.0 miles from Louisville. Rated 4.5/5 from 56 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Deam Lake in Carwood, 15.8 miles from Louisville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.4/5 across 1,905 Google reviews. Public access.
Located on Ohio River - Louisville in Louisville, 10.6 miles from Louisville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.4/5 across 1,827 Google reviews. Public access.
★ 4.4/5 (1827)10.6 mi from LouisvilleOhio River - Louisvillepublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Ohio River - Louisville in Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance), 10.7 miles from Louisville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.4/5 across 934 Google reviews. Public access.
★ 4.4/5 (934)10.7 mi from LouisvilleOhio River - Louisvillepublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on Ohio River - Louisville in Louisville, 4.3 miles from Louisville. One of the most reviewed launches in the area — boaters rate it 4.4/5 across 572 Google reviews.
Located on Ohio River - Louisville in Louisville, 4.5 miles from Louisville. Rated 4.3/5 from 3 Google reviews. Public access.
★ 4.3/5 (3)4.5 mi from LouisvilleOhio River - Louisvillepublic accessDetails, conditions & directions →
Located on River Heritage in New Albany, 4.0 miles from Louisville. Rated 4.2/5 from 86 Google reviews.
Complete Rankings: Top 13 Near Louisville
| Rank | Name | City | Rating | Reviews | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey Run Park Entrance | Louisville | 4.7/5 | 97 | 15.6 mi |
| 2 | Lewis and Clark Bicentennial Park | Clarksville | 4.6/5 | 182 | 2.7 mi |
| 3 | Admirals Anchor | Oak Park | 4.6/5 | 99 | 5.9 mi |
| 4 | McNeely Lake Boat Ramp | Louisville | 4.5/5 | 56 | 12.0 mi |
| 5 | Deam Lake State Recreation Area | Carwood | 4.4/5 | 1905 | 15.8 mi |
| 6 | Riverview Park | Louisville | 4.4/5 | 1827 | 10.6 mi |
| 7 | Greenwood Boat Ramp & Waterpark | Louisville/Jefferson County metro government (balance) | 4.4/5 | 934 | 10.7 mi |
| 8 | Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park | Louisville | 4.4/5 | 572 | 4.3 mi |
| 9 | Cox Park Boat Ramp | Louisville | 4.3/5 | 3 | 4.5 mi |
| 10 | Riverfront Park | New Albany | 4.2/5 | 86 | 4.0 mi |
| 11 | Shawnee Park Boat Ramp | Louisville | 4.2/5 | 35 | 4.0 mi |
| 12 | Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Salt River Boat Ramp | Shepherdsville city | 4.2/5 | 19 | 18.7 mi |
| 13 | SALT RIVER BOAT RAMP | West Point city | 3.1/5 | 7 | 20.1 mi |
Louisville Boat Ramp FAQ
What is the best boat ramp near Louisville?▾
Turkey Run Park Entrance in Louisville is the highest-rated boat ramp near Louisville, with a 4.7/5 Google rating from 97 reviews, 15.6 miles from the city center on Floyds Fork.
How many boat ramps are near Louisville?▾
BoatLaunchMap tracks 30+ boat ramps within 50 miles of Louisville, Kentucky. 7 of the top-rated launches offer public access.
What waterbodies can I launch on near Louisville?▾
Top-rated launches near Louisville put you on Floyds Fork, Ohio River - Louisville, Mcneely Lake, Deam Lake, River Heritage and 2 more waterbodies.