Boat Ramps on Licking River
Licking River has 16 catalogued boat ramps spread across 2 states (Kentucky, Ohio). The highest-rated launch is Blue Licks Battlefield State Park Boat Ramp in Blue Licks, scoring 5.0/5. 5 of the 16 ramps (31%) are flagged as free public access — the remainder are marinas, fee sites, or restricted-access launches.
Licking River has 16 boat ramps mapped on BoatLaunchMap across 2 states, 5 of them free public launches. The highest-rated is Blue Licks Battlefield State Park Boat Ramp in Blue Licks (5.0/5, 4 reviews). Launches are spread across 10 towns along the shore.
Live Water Conditions on Licking River
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All Boat Ramps on Licking River
- Blue Licks, Kentuckypublic
- Wilder, Kentuckypublic
- Morehead, Kentucky
- Salt Lick, Kentucky
- Colfax, Kentucky
- Wyoming, Kentucky
- Wyoming, Kentucky
- Blue Licks, Kentucky
- Ryland Heights, Kentuckypublic
- Cold Spring, Kentuckypublic
- Wilder, Kentuckypublic
- Falmouth, Kentucky
- Cincinnati, Ohio
| # | Name | City | State | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Licks Battlefield State Park Boat Ramp | Blue Licks | Kentucky | 5.0/5 |
| 2 | Fredericks Landing Park | Wilder | Kentucky | 4.4/5 |
| 3 | Hwy 211 Ford North | Morehead | Kentucky | — |
| 4 | Isles Mill Road | Salt Lick | Kentucky | — |
| 5 | Hwy 211 Ford South | Colfax | Kentucky | — |
| 6 | Licking River at KY-111 | — | Kentucky | — |
| 7 | Licking River at Wyoming Ford | Wyoming | Kentucky | — |
| 8 | Johnson Ford Road | — | Kentucky | — |
| 9 | Mouth of White Oak | Wyoming | Kentucky | — |
| 10 | Licking River Boat Ramp | Blue Licks | Kentucky | — |
| 11 | Licking River Boat Ramp | — | Kentucky | — |
| 12 | Locust Pike Park boat ramp | Ryland Heights | Kentucky | — |
| 13 | Licking River | Cold Spring | Kentucky | — |
| 14 | Licking River | Wilder | Kentucky | — |
| 15 | Licking River Boat Ramp | Falmouth | Kentucky | — |
| 16 | Licking River Boat Ramp | Cincinnati | Ohio | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many boat ramps are on Licking River?+
There are 16 boat ramps catalogued on Licking River, including launches near Blue Licks, Wilder, Morehead.
What is the highest-rated boat ramp on Licking River?+
Blue Licks Battlefield State Park Boat Ramp in Blue Licks is the highest-rated launch on Licking River, scoring 5.0/5 based on 4 reviews.
Are there free public boat ramps on Licking River?+
Yes — 5 of the 16 launches on Licking River are marked as free public access, the rest are marinas or restricted-access sites.